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Leah Perkins

Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bowling Green,KY

Summary

  • Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
  • Experienced in planning and overseeing class activities. Skilled at providing personal care support and mobility assistance. Comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
  • Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than [Number] years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Jody Richards Elementary School
Bowling Green, KY
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Substitute Teacher

Bowling Green Independent School District
Bowling Green, KY
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Worked with multiple students with different disabilities.

Ranch Hand

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Cared for equine livestock by regularly feeding and inspecting for illness and injuries.
  • Maintained safety procedures and practices.
  • Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring what needed repairing and following basic rules given by the University at the farm.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • CPI Certified
  • Trauma Intervention Training
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Behavior Management
  • Organization and Planning
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Classroom Integration
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Communication Skills
  • Psychiatric Familiarity
  • Parenting Skills
  • Soulution-focused Counseling
  • Problem Solving
  • Curriculum Development
  • IEP Implementation
  • Medical Equipment

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Jody Richards Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2023

Substitute Teacher

Bowling Green Independent School District
08.2019 - 09.2022

Ranch Hand

Western Kentucky University
03.2017 - 05.2018

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Western Kentucky University
Leah PerkinsSpecial Education Assistant Teacher