
Dedicated special education paraprofessional with proven skills in IEP compliance, behavior management, and trauma-informed care. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and providing personalized support to students with diverse needs. Able to work in an environment both as a team player and independently.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to 8–12 students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) in an inclusive K–3 setting.
• Implement individualized IEP goals daily; collaborate with special education teachers to track and document student progress using data collection binders and digital platforms (Seesaw, IEPDirect).
• Escort students with physical disabilities and assist with mobility aids, personal care routines, and adaptive equipment as outlined in individual health plans.
• Coordinate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists during
weekly team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation using CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) nonviolent intervention techniques.
Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic
concepts.
• Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student
behavior management.
• Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
• Assessed student needs and reported to instructor.
• Worked with family members to ensure that we were on the same page
with the highest level of care.
• Led activities that help develop student's physical, emotional, and
social growth.
• Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus
on the entire group.
• Assisting students with class work, creating lesson plans.
• Providing input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs
and interests of students.
• Maintain the classroom in a functional, attractive, and orderly
environment.
(i.e., bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)