Kristy Allen
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience in classroom support, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Skilled in behavior management and educational assistance, committed to enhancing student learning outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
PGCPS, Beltsville Academy
Beltsville , MD
12.2004 - 03.2024
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Office Staff
M-NCPPC, Beltsville Community Center
Beltsville, MD
06.2001 - 12.2016
- Ensured that all office areas were clean, organized, and properly maintained at all times.
- Developed new filing systems to improve organization of documents.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance as needed.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Monitored and directed work of lower-level clerks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Montgomery Community College
Rockville, MD Some College (No Degree) -
Ashford University
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
High Point High School
Beltsville, MDSkills
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- Social support
- Reading support
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
PGCPS, Beltsville Academy
12.2004 - 03.2024
Office Staff
M-NCPPC, Beltsville Community Center
06.2001 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Montgomery Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
High Point High School