Karen Filippelli
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Dynamic Paraeducator from Howard County Public Schools, excelling in delivering personalized educational support and fostering positive learning outcomes. Expert in interdisciplinary collaboration and classroom organization, Experienced with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Classroom to enhance instructional efficiency. Demonstrated success in improving student confidence and participation through innovative teaching strategies and effective behavioral interventions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public Schools
01.2003 - 06.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multiple teachers to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw classes of 30 students in absence of instructor.
- Interacted physically and verbally with 150 students throughout each day.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public School System
2018 - 06.2023
- Worked collaboratively with HCPSS Central Office Department of Teacher and Paraprofessional Development in writing a grant through NEA for development of a handbook for ESP staff.
- Facilitated groups of 10 Support Professionals to train on the implementation of the new ESP Handbook.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MDAssociate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.1992
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Classroom Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- IEP compliance
- Skills strategies
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public Schools
01.2003 - 06.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public School System
2018 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland - University College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
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