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Jok Atem

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Mentor Network
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

BehaviorX
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.

Day Program Instructor

One Step Beyond
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Learned and properly delivered program curriculum and methodology to include daily and weekly lesson plans supporting objectives and assessments.
  • Maintained accurate and timely educational assessments and progress portfolios for participants.
  • Recorded responses to lesson planning and made appropriate adjustments.
  • Implemented instructional plans in accordance with directives and guidelines.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ
05.2011

Skills

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  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Instructional Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Classroom Organization
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Social Behaviors
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Injury Support
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Routine Adjustment
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Client Support

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Mentor Network
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

BehaviorX
01.2021 - 04.2021

Day Program Instructor

One Step Beyond
06.2018 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Sunnyslope High School

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