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Lauren Pearson

Solsberry,IN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Passionate about education and willing to go above and beyond for students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

MCCSC
08.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Msd Of Martinsville
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • 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.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Bear Builder

Build-A-Bear Workshop
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted parents and children in construction and design of personalized stuffed animals, working with over fifty families every day.
  • Engaged guests in conversation by using open-ended questions to assess reason for visit and to make experience personal.
  • Used information gained from engaging with guests to convert guests and drive sales.
  • Organized children's birthday parties and led fun party games and activities to keep children entertained.

Education

Education -

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, IN
10.2025

Associate of General Studies -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN
05.2021

Skills

  • Special Needs
  • Instructional Support
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • IEP Compliance
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

MCCSC
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Msd Of Martinsville
08.2021 - 05.2022

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bear Builder

Build-A-Bear Workshop
10.2019 - 03.2020

Education -

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Associate of General Studies -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lauren Pearson