JUANITA FRANCIS
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Experienced paraeducator with a strong background in special needs education. Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting student development through tailored curriculum and behavior management strategies. Demonstrated expertise in effective communication and collaboration. Successfully partners with teachers, parents, and specialists to address diverse learning needs and empower students to achieve independence. Committed to creating safe, engaging, and supportive classrooms that prioritize student well-being and foster academic growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
01.2019 - Current
- Guide special needs students in tailored curriculum, enhancing learning outcomes
- Maintain a safe environment, ensuring student well-being at all times
- Facilitate communication with parents and staff, fostering collaborative progress
- Support students in educational and personal tasks, promoting independence
- Aid in behavior management, contributing to a positive classroom atmosphere
- Fostered inclusive learning environment for special needs students, tailoring curriculum to individual abilities and IEP goals while ensuring safety and progress
- Partnered with teachers and parents to implement personalized educational strategies, enhancing student development and classroom engagement
- Meticulously managed small group instruction, addressing diverse learning needs and supporting behavior management for optimal student outcomes
Teacher-1st Grade
Houston Independent School District
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Lead dynamic classroom of 20+ first-graders, fostering academic growth and social-emotional development through innovative teaching methods and personalized learning plans
- Implement data-driven instructional strategies, tracking student progress to tailor lessons and interventions, resulting in improved literacy and numeracy skills
- Partner with parents, specialists, and fellow educators to create a supportive learning environment, addressing diverse student needs and promoting inclusive education
- Design and execute engaging, technology-integrated curriculum aligned with district standards, enhancing student engagement and digital literacy skills
- Cultivate a positive classroom culture, employing effective behavior management techniques and fostering social-emotional growth to ensure student success
- Implement data-driven strategies to track student progress, tailoring interventions for improved literacy and numeracy outcomes in first-grade learners
Direct Care Instructor
Reach Unlimited
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assist physically and mentally disabled persons with daily living activities such as personal self-care hygiene, cleaning and laundering, meal preparation, outdoor and indoor activities, medication
- Trained in behavioral modification techniques
- Ensure safety and security at all times
- Provide vocational skills training
- Be a friend
Administrative Partner
Houston Northwest Medical
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for all clerical and administrative duties regarding patient census, admissions, discharges, ordering tests, greeting family members and patients, ordering and stocking supplies, record keeping
- Perform other unit duties when needed
Patient Service Coordinator
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2011 - 08.2018
- Schedule, maintain confidentiality, prepare unit reports, admissions, discharges, answer phones, direct patients and staff to areas
- Communicate with leukemia team members
- Transcribe orders and mentor
- Perform other unit duties when necessary
Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM -
Texas Teachers Certification Program
03.2025
GENERAL STUDIES -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.2010
Skills
- ECSE self contained and general education
- Classroom management
- Safety procedures
- Administrative skills
- Communication
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral modification
- Mentoring
Additional Information - Skills Summary
- Experienced with special needs individuals
- Clear communication skills (child and parent oriented)
- Maintains safety and security of special needs individuals
- Demonstrates sound work ethics
- Ability to listen to children and parents
- Able to inspire, comfort, build self-esteem
Timeline
Teacher-1st Grade
Houston Independent School District
08.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Care Instructor
Reach Unlimited
08.2019 - 01.2020
Paraeducator
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Partner
Houston Northwest Medical
09.2018 - 05.2019
Patient Service Coordinator
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2011 - 08.2018
SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM -
Texas Teachers Certification Program
GENERAL STUDIES -
Texas Southern University
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