Laura Reaves
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Library/Media Paraprofessional
NKC School District
2020.09 - Current
- Assist students, staff, administrators, and the community in the library media center.
- Supervises students in the library media center.
- Helps patrons find and utilize instructional materials and equipment in the library media center.
- Assist in developing and placing orders of new materials.
- Maintain contact with vendors on status of purchase orders and ongoing subscriptions.
- Assist with processing/cataloging new material acquired by the library media center.
- Assist with circulation and re-shelving of resources.
- Maintains the condition of library media center materials by suggesting replacement and/ro making repairs.
- Maintain records as materials and equipment are checked out and returned.
- Keep inventory of library media center supplies.
- Provide support to other district library media specialists as requested.
- Maintain a working knowledge of collections.
- Create promotional displays, exhibits and flyers.
- Assist with the supervision of student and/or patrons during emergency drills.
- Assist with the training of library media center volunteers and student helpers.
- Help teachers prepare for instruction by gathering/delivering resources.
- Assist the library media specialists with instructional activities, including reading aloud and help with online searches.
- Serves as a substitute for the library media specialist or teacher, as assigned by the building administrator on an emergency basis.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the software applications used by the school district including but not limited to SASI and AS400.
- Generate confidential and general correspondence, reports, memorandums, forms, and statistical data as requested by the library media specialist.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the library media center’s automated catalog system used to manage collection and circulation.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the district’s online resources
- Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment, including but not limited to, VCRs, digital cameras, video cameras, LCD overheads, printers, scanners, Smart Boards, sound equipment, etc.
- Maintain a working knowledge of computer networks.
- Maintain audiovisual inventory, including evaluating equipment performance for purposes of discarding and issuing orders for repairs.
- Assist with technology set up for building meetings and assemblies.
- Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentially of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher.
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
- Adheres to good safety practices.
- Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Independence School District
2016.10 - 2020.09
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2015
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School
Independence, MO05.1999
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Arts and Crafts
- Clerical Support
- Schedule Management
- Teacher Support
- Student Records Management
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Library/Media Paraprofessional
NKC School District
2020.09 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Independence School District
2016.10 - 2020.09
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School
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