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Lavern Heard

Sumter,SC

Summary

Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Sumter School District, excelling in behavior management and special education support. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through tailored interventions and effective communication. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, ensuring safety, and promoting academic success for diverse learners. CPR and first aid certified.

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Work History

Paraprofessional

Sumter School District
  • Enforced rules in classroom and common areas to assist lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
  • Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
  • Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
  • Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
  • Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
  • Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
  • Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
  • Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
  • Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
  • Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.

Teachers Assistant

Sumter School District
  • Enforced rules in classroom and common areas to assist lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
  • Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
  • Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
  • Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
  • Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
  • Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
  • Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
  • Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
  • Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
  • Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.

Education

Master Of Education - Educational Psychology

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2005

Bachelor Of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
05.2001

GED -

George Washington Hs
New York, NY
1973

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Special education support
  • Teacher support
  • Patient
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Special education
  • Teacher assistance

Accomplishments

Retired from a learning environment. Used my patience. Empathy, organizational skills to motivate and inspire the population as I assisted in shaping the moral and values of a good citizen. Respect.

Certification

Will show portfolio upon request

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Sumter School District

Teachers Assistant

Sumter School District

Master Of Education - Educational Psychology

Mercy College

Bachelor Of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

College of New Rochelle

GED -

George Washington Hs

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