Knowledgeable Paraprofessional adept at supporting the educational, behavioral and emotional needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to making positive changes that influences the best successful outcome.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Niles Township Community High School District 219
Skokie, IL
08.2017 - Current
Provide student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Help special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Work with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Play an essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Niles Township Community High School District 219
Skokie, IL
01.2015 - 05.2017
Supported the teacher in the development of individual learning strategies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2014
Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
2000
Skills
Teaching and instruction
Classroom management
Behavior improvements
Student progress reporting
Educational assistance
Additional Information
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Niles North High School, 2017-Current
Sponsor of N.O.T.I.C.E., Niles North High School, 2018-Current
Assistant Sophomore Football Coach, Niles West High School, 2017 & 2018
Head Freshman Basketball Coach, Niles North High School, 2015-2017
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Niles North High School, 2014-2015
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Niles Township Community High School District 219
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Niles Township Community High School District 219
01.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Family Learning Program Liaison at Community Consolidated School District 21Family Learning Program Liaison at Community Consolidated School District 21