Lesli Miller
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Aide well-versed in classroom management and instructional staff support. Inspired to help foster welcoming and inspiring learning environments for special education students. Leverages IEP knowledge and commitment to student development to support student needs and inform curriculum development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aid
Parchment Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Assessed student needs and reported to instructor.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Reading Interventionist
Parchment Public Schools
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Woodsedge Learning Center
09.2006 - 07.2013
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2014
Skills
- General Housekeeping
- Heavy Lifting
- Parent Relations
- Lesson Plan Support
- Behavior Intervention
- Instructional Support
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Life Skills Instruction
- Social Development Support
- Teaching and Instruction
- Ability to Adapt
- Understanding of Special Education
- Behavior Redirection
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Aid
Parchment Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Parchment Public Schools
09.2018 - 12.2020
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
11.2017 - 09.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Woodsedge Learning Center
09.2006 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Western Michigan University
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