Julie L. Reidy
Chugiak,USA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with three years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Expertise in implementing individualized education plans and adapting teaching strategies to meet each student's unique requirements. Recognized for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that enhances academic and social outcomes. Committed to effective collaboration with special education and general education teachers to ensure student success, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educational Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with general education teachers to develop accommodations for students based on their individualized educational plan to meet the students’ academic and emotional goals.
- Ensured a clean, safe, learning environment for all students.
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans using positive reinforcement, and taking weekly data to track trends in student’s behavior.
- Assisted in tracking IEP goal progression by recording daily data
- Aided in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention when students were deregulated.
- Facilitated small group reading intervention groups using UFLI reading curriculum.
Volunteer
My Favorite Preschool Too
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in preschool-aged children.
- Coordinated educational activities to enhance children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to maintain a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address individual children's needs and promote effective communication.
Classroom Teacher
Stonepath Montessori School
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained a safe, clean, stimulating classroom for children ages 12-24 months
- Built strong connections with children by modeling positive behavior and creating a nurturing environment where every child felt safe and valued
- Developed age appropriate activities and routines to build self confidence and promote independence
- Conducted meetings with parents to communicate their child’s progressions and formulate a plan to support their individual needs.
Youth Programs Coordinator/ Manager
Denali Education Center
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Professional project manager for youth educational programs, for a non-profit organization.
- Organized, and led multi-day backpacking trips, youth camps, toddler nature programs, and overnight camping trips for underserved youth of Alaska.
- Partnered with the National Park Service, to plan, lead, and coordinate, the logistics of a week long, youth summer camp, and three day, backpacking trip in Denali National Park.
- Commanded safety and risk management protocols by creating and implementing emergency plans, and Standard Operating Procedure documents for staff training for youth programs
- Hired and trained competent outdoor leaders for youth camps.
- Fostered strong partnerships with other youth related non profit organizations such as Family Centered Services, Y.E.S.S. School, and Challenge Alaska.
- Marketed programs through video and photography for internal use, and on social media websites
- Managed youth budgets, spending grant funds, and participated in creating new fundraising ideas
- Created and developed new youth programs to strengthen community, and foster an appreciation of the natural world.
PSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor
Alyeska Ski Resort
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Instructed group and private lessons to adults and children of all skill levels
- Conducted professional ski lessons for college classes, high school, physical education, and elementary school. Students were evaluated and graded based on their performance.
- Evaluated skiers’ abilities, and created lesson plans to refine skiing skills at all levels.
- Educated students on technical knowledge of ski equipment
- Orally communicated and demonstrated appropriate skiing technique on varying terrain
- Provided great customer service by listening to guest expectations, delivering positive feedback, being patient, empathetic, and concise when introducing new skills.
- Have a true passion for teaching.
Lead Hiking Guide
Aramark- Explore Denali
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Trained staff members about the local ecology, geology, history, and culture of Denali National Park for five seasons.
- Provided high levels of customer service and excellent communication skills by engaging guests with an educational, interpretive hiking experience in Denali National Park.
- Insured guest safety by providing hiking equipment and teaching proper hiking techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 12-2003
Skills
- Social-emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Small group instruction
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder (First Aid & CPR)- Expires May, 2022
- Professional Skiers of America- Level 1 Certified Ski Instructor; Child Specialist I
Timeline
Special Educational Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
My Favorite Preschool Too
08.2022 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher
Stonepath Montessori School
10.2021 - 05.2022
PSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor
Alyeska Ski Resort
12.2013 - 04.2014
Youth Programs Coordinator/ Manager
Denali Education Center
05.2011 - 09.2014
Lead Hiking Guide
Aramark- Explore Denali
05.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Management
Western Carolina University