Lauren Smith
Cleveland ,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conroe Isd
11.2019 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Conroe Isd
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Home Health Aide
Home Health Agency
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School
Humble, TX05.2009
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Classroom Organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress Monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student Supervision
- Nonverbal Communication
- Behavioral plan management
- Life Skills Development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Feeding Assistance
- Physical Disabilities Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Social Skills Training
- Parental interaction
- Visual Schedules
- Emotional Regulation
- Heavy Lifting
- Social and group settings
- Sensory Integration
- Mobility Assistance
- Experienced with Technology
- Data Collection
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Behavior management techniques
- Active Listening
- Student Advocacy
- Autism understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Social Skills Development
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conroe Isd
11.2019 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Conroe Isd
08.2019 - 11.2019
Home Health Aide
Home Health Agency
01.2016 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School
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