Laquanda Johnson
Flowery Branch,GA
Summary
Dedicated EBD Paraprofessional with expertise in classroom management, emotional support, and communication techniques. Committed to fostering strong relationships to enhance student success and well-being.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
EBD Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation
Buford, GA
2023 - Current
- Supported students with emotional and behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress and documented behavioral changes consistently.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff for optimal outcomes.
Parent Coordinator
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee, WI
10.2016 - 06.2023
- Coordinated communication between families and school staff to enhance engagement and support student success.
- Developed and implemented family outreach programs to foster strong school-community relationships.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on educational resources and strategies for student academic support.
- Organized events to promote parental involvement in school activities and decision-making processes.
- Provided support to families in crisis by connecting them to appropriate community resources and services.
- Provided translation services for non-English speaking families during school events, meetings or conferences; reducing language barriers to promote equal access to information.
- Maintained accurate records of parent contact information, ensuring timely communication with families when necessary.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide families access to valuable resources addressing health, education, or employment needs.
- Implemented effective communication strategies, keeping parents informed about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Enhanced parent involvement by organizing workshops and informational sessions on school programs and resources.
- Created a welcoming environment for parents through regular open house events, fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Assisted administrators with the development of parent surveys to gather feedback on school-wide initiatives and improvements.
- Managed various fundraising efforts for school programs, generating additional financial support for educational initiatives.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Education
Mathematics Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- Creativity and innovation
- Data collection
- Instructional support
- Behavior modification
- Communication techniques
- Classroom management
- Patient
- Teacher assistance
- Student supervision
Timeline
Parent Coordinator
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
10.2016 - 06.2023
EBD Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation
2023 - Current
Mathematics Education
Alverno College