Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Williamson County School District
Marion Il
08.2022 - 03.2023
Worked in Pre-k
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
Paraprofessional Educator
Arcola Elementary
Arcola, IL
03.2012 - 07.2022
Worked with pre-k through 5th gr
Worked one on one with multiple students
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
Education
Certificate - Hotel Management
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
High School Diploma -
Arcola High School
Arcola, IL
05.1993
Skills
Social Integration
Student Learning Support
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Behavior Modification
Safety Understanding
Toddler and Preschool Curricula
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Activity Implementation
Behavior Management
Helping Students with Special Needs
Individual Student Assistance
Individual Instruction
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Documentation
Certification
Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools, Marion Jefferson - current 2023