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LaKetra Collins

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with Memphis Shelby County Schools, skilled in behavior modeling and resilience building. Proven track record in developing personalized learning strategies and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Adept at classroom management and implementing safety protocols, ensuring a supportive and effective educational environment. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs. Skills include designing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and utilizing adaptive teaching methods to enhance student understanding. Demonstrated impact includes improved academic progress for special needs students and increased collaboration between educational team members for consistent student support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis , TN
05.2022 - Current
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Developed and implemented instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of special education students.
  • Organized materials needed for classroom lessons prior to instruction beginning.
  • Supervised classrooms of special education students during lunch and recess periods.
  • Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
  • Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Participated in staff development activities related to SpEd topics.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.

Bus Assistant/Monitor

First Student Transportation
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Checked on passengers regularly, verified compliance with safety requirements and identified assistance needs.
  • Assisted students with entering or exiting bus.
  • Announced and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures for oxygen masks, seat belts and life jackets.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Collaborated and communicated with school personnel, students and parents to maintain positive relationships.
  • Managed emergency bus evacuations with appropriate use of emergency door.
  • Assisted passengers with limited mobility in navigating stairs, ramps and aisles.

Bus Assistant

Durham School Bus Services
02.2015 - 06.2021
  • Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Guided and directed passengers during emergency situations to minimize impact of event and protect passengers and crew members.
  • Collaborated and communicated with school personnel, students and parents to maintain positive relationships.

Education

XRay Tech/Medical Assistant - Medical Radiologic Technology

Anthem College
Memphis, TN
08.2010

High School Diploma -

Millington Central High School
Millington, TN
05.1997

No Degree - Nursing

Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Recreational Activities
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Driver Assistance
  • Active Listening
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Student assessment
  • Safety protocols
  • Supportive supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • First aid
  • Material organization
  • Resilience building
  • Relationship management
  • Progress monitoring
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Specialized instructional methods
  • Social and group settings
  • Autism and spectrum disorders

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Memphis Shelby County Schools
05.2022 - Current

Bus Assistant/Monitor

First Student Transportation
05.2021 - 05.2023

Bus Assistant

Durham School Bus Services
02.2015 - 06.2021

XRay Tech/Medical Assistant - Medical Radiologic Technology

Anthem College

High School Diploma -

Millington Central High School

No Degree - Nursing

Southwest Community College

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