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Latasha Verdiner

Washington,DC

Summary

Collaborate in the implementation of the daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning
Assist the classroom teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrangement of small groups, and assessments
Work closely with students who may require individual or close attention
Assist the teacher with the development of individualized programs
Read to students, listen to and write down their dictations, and model language by conversing with students throughout the day
Work with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, centers, or similar work while the teacher is otherwise occupied.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator/Paraprofessional (SPED, General ED)

Lafayette ES (DCPS)
11.2022 - Current
  • Assists the teacher with the development of individualized programs you will play a crucial role in supporting students' learning
  • Working closely with the teacher, you will help develop personalized programs, read to students, transcribe their dictations, and engage in conversation throughout the day to model language
  • The goal will be to encourage students to communicate with one another and to provide reinforcement for learning initiated by the teacher
  • Work one-on-one with a student requiring extra attention
  • Additionally, you will observe and assist students experiencing difficulties, monitor groups of students while the teacher is occupied, and incorporate culturally relevant materials and teaching strategies
  • You may also be asked to perform other related duties as assigned
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Paraprofessional

Robert Brent Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2011
  • Collaborates in the implementation of the daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning
  • Assists the teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrangement of small groups, the set-up of the classroom and interest areas, and assessments
  • Helps maintain accurate student records
  • Works closely with students who may require individualized instruction or close attention
  • Reads to students, listens to and writes down their dictations, and models language by conversing with students throughout the day, while also encouraging students' conversations with each other when appropriate
  • Works with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, centers, or similar work while the teacher is otherwise occupied
  • Assists in the administration of the instructional plan for students with disabilities
  • Addresses multiple intelligences of each student through lesson plans and materials
  • Infuses culturally relevant, anti-bias materials and pedagogical strategies
  • Maintains ongoing communication with families
  • Implements a variety of instructional groupings of students (small group and cooperative learning);
  • Supports and understands the unique developmental stages of three-, four-, and five-year-olds
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Team-oriented and willing to contribute at all levels to ensure student success and comfort
  • Self-motivated and a proactive problem solver with the ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse and dynamic team
  • Continuously reflects on her/his teaching and is committed to learning best practices around how to work with young students
  • Technologically literate
  • Effective, positive, and respectful communication skills
  • Flexibility and patience in situations, tasks, and challenges related to the position
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2022

Skills

  • Team-oriented and willing to contribute at all levels to ensure student success and comfort
  • Educational support
  • Behavior improvements
  • Instructional assistance
  • Small group instruction
  • Special education support
  • Individual instruction
  • Literacy support
  • Health and safety
  • Transition planning
  • Progress monitoring
  • Classroom management
  • Data collection
  • Student engagement

Timeline

Paraeducator/Paraprofessional (SPED, General ED)

Lafayette ES (DCPS)
11.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Robert Brent Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Washington University

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