Laura Nelson
East Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate education professional with over 12 years of experience supporting students' academic, social, and physical well-being. Proven track record as a paraeducator and health aide, skilled in fostering positive learning environments, delivering targeted academic interventions, and ensuring student health and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Room Aide - Front Office
Grant Elementary School
East Wenatchee, Washington
07.2023 - Current
- Administer first aid and medications in accordance with state and district policy.
- Monitor student health needs, and communicate with families and staff.
- Maintain accurate health records, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Communicate with, or seek assistance from, the school nurse when a professional's opinion or experience is needed.
- Order and maintain the health room inventory.
- Assist front office staff with general office duties, including copying documents, delivering and receiving office-related inventory, phones, and greeting visitors.
- Responsible for collecting information from teachers and then creating 'Student of the Month' certificates monthly. Post student photos monthly on the 'Student of the Month' bulletin board.
- Maintain and update the 'Positive Referral' bulletin board as needed.
Paraprofessional
Grant Elementary School
East Wenatchee, Washington
11.2012 - 07.2023
- Support student learning through small group activities in math, reading, and writing.
- Provide targeted phonics instruction, and academic interventions.
- Assist teachers in classroom management and individualized education support.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Recess supervision for grades K-5.
- One-on-one support with high-needs students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastmont High School
East Wenatchee, WA06-1986
Skills
- Administering first aid
- Medication administration
- Health record management
- Inventory management
- Communication with families
- Student health monitoring
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
Affiliations
- Avid hockey fan
- Crafting (candle making, candy bouquets, gift baskets)
- Spending time with my family and our dogs
Certification
- WA State General Para Professional certificate
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Room Aide - Front Office
Grant Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Grant Elementary School
11.2012 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Eastmont High School
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