Julie Pollard
King George,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Attendant
Consumer Direct Care
King George, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Ensured client safety by providing constant supervision.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients in ambulation and mobility around the home or outside environments.
- Responded promptly to any changes in patient condition and reported them to medical staff immediately.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Special Education Paraprofessional
King George County Schools
King George, VA
08.2018 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Veterinary Assistant
Burke Veterinary Clinic
Burke, VA
09.2007 - 01.2023
- Provided excellent customer service at reception, greeting clients warmly and efficiently handling appointment scheduling and billing inquiries.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, reducing wait times for both clients and practitioners.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies effectively to avoid shortages while minimizing costs for the clinic.
- Educated pet owners on preventative care measures, leading to healthier pets and fewer emergency visits.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients, veterinarians, and other staff members through clear documentation and timely followup.
- Contributed to the growth of the clinic's clientele through excellent customer service and referrals from satisfied clients.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately organizing and maintaining medical records and health information.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
Nanny
Laurie Shier
Bristow, VA
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Assistant Director / Lead Teacher
Sully Station Children's Center
Centreville, VA
11.2000 - 02.2004
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Country
Burke, VA
09.1992 - 11.2000
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Education
H.S -
Northern VA Community College
Manassas, VA01.1993
Skills
- Avimark and Dvmax
- Phone system proficiency
- Adobe software expertise
- IEP compliance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom management
- Customer service excellence
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Care Attendant
Consumer Direct Care
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
King George County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Burke Veterinary Clinic
09.2007 - 01.2023
Nanny
Laurie Shier
02.2004 - 09.2007
Assistant Director / Lead Teacher
Sully Station Children's Center
11.2000 - 02.2004
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Country
09.1992 - 11.2000
H.S -
Northern VA Community College
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