Keondra johnson
berkeley,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraeducator at San Francisco Unified School District, specializing in special education. Proven ability to enhance student learning through individualized support and effective IEP implementation. Skilled in data collection and fostering emotional support, ensuring positive outcomes for diverse learners.
Skilled educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in individualized instruction, behavior management, and communication. Reliable, empathetic, and resourceful in providing support to students and colleagues.
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Francisco Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Oakland Unifed School District
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
Administrative Manager
Bratz Spoiled DayCare
04.2003 - 03.2023
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally for excellent reception service.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors/partners in order to negotiate favorable contract terms that benefitted both parties.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
Case Manager Specialist, Social Work
GLOM Adult Transitional Home
04.2006 - 04.2021
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical incidents involving clients or their families.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport with clients and foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment for open communication.
- Advocated for clients during meetings with service providers or legal representatives, promoting informed decision-making processes that respected individual autonomy and dignity.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Assistant Career Guidance Counselor, Rejuvenation
Berkeley Public School
07.2005 - 03.2020
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and community organizations to create comprehensive support networks for student success.
- Organized and facilitated workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies for students at various stages of their education.
- Assisted administration in developing a comprehensive curriculum that integrated career readiness skills into daily instruction across all subject areas.
- Implemented a mentoring program that matched students with professionals in their chosen fields, enabling them to gain valuable insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of specific roles.
- Supported the planning and execution of college fairs that connected students with representatives from post-secondary institutions across the country.
- Developed resources for students, parents, and educators on various career-related topics such as industry trends, job market outlooks, and skill-building strategies.
- Conducted group sessions for students to explore vocational interests and identify potential career paths aligned with their skills and preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Communication Social Work
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Special Education
Cal State East Bay University
Hayward, CA05-2027
Associate of Science - Special Education/ Administrative of Criminal Just
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05-2026
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Disability awareness
- Social skills development
- IEP implementation
- Special education
- Learning strategies
- Teacher assistance
- Life skills development
- Behavioral plan management
- Special needs
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 10 years.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supported 5 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 1-5 students.
Certification
- Behavior-Based for Students with Autism, Oakland Unified District
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Students, OUSD
- IEP Meeting and Team Collaboration, OUSD
- Mandated Reporter Child Abuse and Neglect, OUSD
- Cybersecurity Overview ( Full Course), OUSD
- CPI training, OUSD
- CPR, AED and First Aid Training, Save and Life
- Escalating Behavior Unwrapped, Foster Parent College
- Understanding Behavior in Foster Children, FPC
- Children Entering Care Mental Health Issues, FPC
- Child Abuse and Neglect, Foster Parent College
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Francisco Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Oakland Unifed School District
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager Specialist, Social Work
GLOM Adult Transitional Home
04.2006 - 04.2021
Assistant Career Guidance Counselor, Rejuvenation
Berkeley Public School
07.2005 - 03.2020
Administrative Manager
Bratz Spoiled DayCare
04.2003 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Communication Social Work
Merritt College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Special Education
Cal State East Bay University
Associate of Science - Special Education/ Administrative of Criminal Just
Diablo Valley College
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