Jonathan Mccarn
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Motivated Paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with [Number] years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. Motivated Paraprofessional with solid [Number]-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in [Area of expertise]. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Babysitter
ea foster family
Oroville, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted special needs children with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to foster positive behavior in the children.
- Monitored the safety of special needs children while participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged language development by reading stories and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Developed individualized educational plans to help special needs children reach their goals.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to discourage negative behaviors from developing.
- Organized creative activities for special needs children that promoted cognitive development skills.
- Collaborated with parents and other healthcare professionals to develop strategies for meeting the unique needs of each child.
- Transported special needs children to medical appointments and other necessary outings.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for special needs children during childcare hours.
- Administered medications according to prescribed instructions given by physicians or nurses.
- Promoted physical activity through outdoor playtime or adaptive sports programs.
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, diapering, and changing clothes when needed.
- Observed signs of discomfort or distress in order to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Maintained records of progress notes on each child's development milestones achieved.
- Instructed special needs children on basic hygiene practices such as hand-washing and brushing teeth.
- Facilitated communication between family members regarding any changes in the child's condition or care plan.
- Provided respite services for families who need temporary relief from caring for a disabled family member.
- Researched resources available within the community that can benefit families dealing with disabilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with individuals with disabilities.
- Attended meetings and trainings related to best practices for providing specialized care for individuals with disabilities.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement.
Security Manager
El Rey Theater
Chico
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect confidential information.
- Investigated security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and recommend remediation plans.
- Recommended changes in processes and procedures related to information security and risk management.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external consultants on projects relating to compliance standards.
- Developed strategies for mitigating identified risks associated with IT operations and services.
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
- Developed standardized training procedures for departmental inspections.
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Implemented an incident response process to ensure timely resolution of security issues.
- Implemented new security protocols to prohibit trespassing and increase safety.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
boys and girls clubs
Oroville, CA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided guidance and support to at-risk youth by developing individualized action plans.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as communication, goal setting, and decision making.
- Engaged in one-on-one mentoring sessions with at-risk youth to foster positive relationships.
- Assisted at-risk youth in identifying and addressing areas of need, including educational achievement and social development.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee about personal experiences, feelings, and emotions.
- Organized group activities to promote team building among the mentees.
- Maintained detailed records of interactions with each mentee for documentation purposes.
- Conducted assessments of at-risk youth's strengths and weaknesses to determine appropriate interventions.
- Supported the overall well-being of at-risk youth through advocacy efforts in the community.
- Collaborated with school staff members to ensure academic success of mentees.
- Developed strategies to help young people develop self-esteem and healthy coping skills.
- Monitored progress of mentees against established goals.
- Provided referrals to outside resources when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohs
Oroville, CA12-2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Social Skills Development
- Adaptive equipment use
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Mobility support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Wheelchair assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Life Skills Training
- Music therapy techniques
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Management
- Laundry Management
- Individualized Education Plans
- Personal care assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Babysitter
ea foster family
01.2024 - Current
Security Manager
El Rey Theater
12.2021 - Current
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
boys and girls clubs
02.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Ohs
Some College (No Degree) -
Butte College