Larry Wilson
Prairie View,TX
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offering proven skills developed over 3 years of related experience. Proficient in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for Special education students. Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for special education students. Teacher's Assistant versed in planning and setting up classrooms conducive to learning process, as well as individual and social development. CPR and First Aid certified. Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 3 years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Magnolia ISD
Magnolia, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in social behaviors.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Paraprofessional
Waller Independent School District
Waller, Texas
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Performed special tasks such as assisting with special education curriculum to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw groups of up to 10 students at on school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
Student Worker
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
08.2010 - 09.2016
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
- Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX08-2019
Skills
- Special Education
- Classroom Support
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Teaching
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Needs Support
- Behavior improvements
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Magnolia ISD
01.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Waller Independent School District
08.2017 - 01.2021
Student Worker
Prairie View A&M University
08.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
Prairie View A & M University