Josephine Afrah
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Professional educator skilled in fostering life skills development and supporting individual growth. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering tangible results. Versatile, dependable, and adept at adapting to changing needs. Expertise in behavior management, communication, and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Paraprofessional
Sunnyvale ISD
417 E. Trip Road Sunnyvale, Tx 75182
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered personalized reading, writing, and math instruction to enhance student development.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment, fostering social skills and peer relationships.
- Collaborated with students to encourage learning and promote pro-social behaviors.
- Assisted faculty in executing behavioral intervention plans for challenging student behaviors.
- Maintained classroom equipment and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Encouraged good study habits and fostered student independence for improved outcomes.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Luna Elementary School
1050 Lochness Ln, Garland, Tx 75044
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored classrooms and outdoor activities to ensure student safety.
- Developed individual learning strategies in collaboration with the teacher.
- Facilitated student participation in activities to boost confidence and well-roundedness.
- Provided assistance with daily living skills to promote physical and emotional well-being.
- Established visual aids and classroom displays to support lesson effectiveness.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Centerville Elementary School
600 Keen Dr. Garland, Tx 75041
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teachers to develop customized classroom environments tailored to student needs.
- Delivered personalized educational and emotional support to foster positive learning outcomes.
- Provided individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math to enhance student development.
- Monitored classrooms and outdoor activities to ensure student safety at all times.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to offer targeted assistance based on unique learning needs.
- Encouraged participation in school activities to promote confidence and well-roundedness.
- Maintained regular communication with families regarding academic progress and individual needs.
- Supported teachers in crafting individual learning strategies for diverse learner profiles.
Lead Teacher
Child Care Network
Sunnyvale, TX
08.2017 - 08.2021
- As a lead teacher, my responsibilities included feeding, changing Diapers, creating and executing lesson plans and taking the necessary precautions to care for special needs kids
Lead Teacher
For Kids Only
Garland, TX
08.2006 - 08.2017
- As a lead teacher, I took care of 4 infants/toddlers aged 6 weeks to 15 months whilst executing lesson plans and monitoring and training new teachers
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential -
Dallas Community College
Mesquite, TX08.2020
CPR Certified -
Child Care Network
Sunnyvale, TX04.2022
Skills
- Personal responsibility
- Self-awareness
- Sexual health education
- Hygiene maintenance
- Empathy development
- Substance abuse prevention
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking skills
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved behavioral which led to positive behavior.
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
Child Development Associate
Timeline
Life Skills Paraprofessional
Sunnyvale ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Luna Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Centerville Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Child Care Network
08.2017 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher
For Kids Only
08.2006 - 08.2017
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential -
Dallas Community College
CPR Certified -
Child Care Network