Kristianna Fogo
Medford ,WI
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Medford School District
08.2023 - Current
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
4 K Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a supportive community for student success.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, refine curricula, and ensure consistency across classrooms.
Preschool Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Day Laborer
Black River Industries
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Production Line Operator
Marathon Cheese Corporation
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, contributing to overall positive workplace morale.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Maintained high-quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05.2023
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Visual Schedules
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavior management techniques
- Assistive Technology
- Multitasking Abilities
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Medford School District
08.2023 - Current
4 K Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Day Laborer
Black River Industries
06.2021 - 08.2021
Production Line Operator
Marathon Cheese Corporation
03.2021 - 04.2021
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Viterbo University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral Technical College
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