Jody Hebberd
North Branch,MI
Summary
Proven to enhance student success, I leveraged behavior management and effective communication at North Branch Area Public Schools, fostering a positive learning environment. Specializing in special education support and teacher assistance, I significantly contributed to classroom efficiency and student progress, embodying patience and a strong work ethic.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
North Branch Area Public Schools
North Branch, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Provided valuable feedback on instructional practices, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the school community.
- Contributed to increased student retention by providing academic support and mentoring during after-school programs.
- Organized and led practice, research, and lab assignments.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Cosmetologist
Self
North Branch, MI
11.1994 - Current
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation
North Branch, MI
12.2014 - 06.2024
- Actively engaged with local community resources to stay informed about best practices related to special needs transportation and advocate for student access to services.
- Streamlined transportation processes by accurately documenting mileage logs, fuel purchases, and maintenance records.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus.
- Improved on-time arrival rates by diligently planning efficient routes and managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Assisted in training new drivers on best practices for safely transporting special needs students in various settings.
- Supported special needs students by effectively communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding individual requirements.
- Increased parent satisfaction through regular communication about their child''s transportation experience and responsiveness to feedback or concerns raised.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home life and school by providing consistent support during pick-up/drop-off times for special needs children.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices within the bus to ensure safe transport for all passengers.
- Ensured student satisfaction by maintaining a clean, comfortable, and well-organized bus environment.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and events promoting inclusivity among special needs students.
- Contributed to the overall success of the school''s special needs program by reliably transporting students to extracurricular activities, field trips, and appointments.
- Minimized disruptions to schedules by quickly adapting to route changes and traffic conditions for timely arrivals at destinations.
- Managed challenging situations involving student behavior with patience, empathy, and effective problem-solving skills that prioritized safety for all involved.
- Promoted positive relationships with students, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that respected each child''s unique needs.
- Safeguarded student welfare by promptly addressing medical emergencies or other concerns according to established protocols.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations governing the transportation of special needs students in a school setting.
- Demonstrated professionalism and a strong work ethic by consistently arriving early, preparing the bus, and being available for additional duties as needed.
- Collaborated with school staff in developing individualized transportation plans for special needs students, ensuring their safety and comfort during transit.
- Reduced behavioral incidents through consistent enforcement of established rules and clear communication of expectations to students.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
- Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Lapeer County ISD
Attica, MI
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Verified classroom operations and curriculum complied with Location's IEP standards.
- Adapted instructional materials and methods to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring equal access to curriculum content.
- Utilized various assistive technology tools to aid students in accessing information and completing assignments independently.
- Coordinated with special education teachers to develop and implement targeted learning strategies, addressing individual student needs effectively.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing concepts taught during class time and helping them build confidence in their abilities.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, progress towards IEP goals, and any necessary modifications made throughout the school year.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips and extracurricular activities, ensuring accessibility for all students involved.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and empathy towards others.
- Promoted social-emotional growth by teaching self-regulation techniques and facilitating peer interactions among students.
- Supported students during transition periods between activities, reducing anxiety and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support systems for each student''s unique needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted support strategies accordingly, ensuring continuous growth and development of skills.
- Supported teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments, fostering understanding and empathy among all students.
- Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- 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.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Baker College
Flint, MISkills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Data Collection
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom support
- IEP familiarity
- CPR and First Aid
- Teacher Assistance
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Computer Skills
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
- Student Health and Safety
- Documentation
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Behavior improvements
- Social Skills Training
- Reading and Writing Support
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Supervising Student Activities
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Disability Awareness
- Safety understanding
- Schedule Management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Individual Student Assistance
- Clerical Support
- Crisis Management
- Reading Intervention
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Creating Visual Displays
- Activity Oversight
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Training
- Individual Instruction
- Social development and integration
- Multicultural Awareness
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Study Skills Coaching
- Social support
- Reporting Requirements
- Study Skills Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Special Needs Support
Certification
I am up to date on both CPR and CPI training.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
North Branch Area Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
Special Education Instructional Aide
Lapeer County ISD
10.2022 - 02.2023
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation
12.2014 - 06.2024
Cosmetologist
Self
11.1994 - Current
Early Childhood Education
Baker College