Kaitlyn Wood
Richmond,VA
Summary
Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs. A self-starter who proudly promotes a positive educational environment. Attentive to details and thorough in helping students complete assignments. Well-established knowledge of individual student learning strategies and trained in behavior management and personal hygiene needs. Kind and alert individual with dedication to long-term student success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrowgate Elementary School
Chester, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported classroom management by promoting positive behavior among students.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during instructional time.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to teachers.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and organized classroom setting.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Jacobs Road Elementary
Chesterfield, Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided 1:1 assistance
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
Clinic Assistant
Jacobs Road Elementary
Chesterfield, Virginia
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed plans.
- Collaborated with teachers to support student wellness initiatives.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient intake and documentation processes.
- Assisted students with daily health needs and wellness inquiries.
- Coordinated communication between parents and healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
ECPI University
Richmond, VA06-2017
Skills
- Behavioral support strategies
- Emotional support techniques
- Effective communication
- Autism support
- Social development support
- Skills strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Toileting assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Data collection
- Teacher assistance
- Student supervision
- Life skills development
- Feeding assistance
- Nonverbal communication
- Functional communication
- Instructional support
- Special needs
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Experienced with physical disabilities
Certification
MANDT Trained
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrowgate Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Jacobs Road Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
Clinic Assistant
Jacobs Road Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
ECPI University