Laurence Wellborn
Albuquerque
Summary
I am a motivated hardworking educational assistant with 12 years experience with special needs individuals. I have always enjoyed being of service to others. When I served in the Navy I worked as a medic and psychiatric technician.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
APS, Highland High School
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Teachers Aide
Very Special Arts
09.2001 - 07.2008
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Metalsmithing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.1977
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL07.1977
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavioral support
Timeline
Educational Assistant
APS, Highland High School
08.2008 - 05.2014
Teachers Aide
Very Special Arts
09.2001 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Metalsmithing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Moraine Valley Community College