LINDSAY SIEBOLD
AURORA
Summary
Educational professional prepared to contribute effectively to early childhood education team. Proven background in creating supportive and adaptive learning environments tailored to students with diverse needs. Known for fostering collaborative relationships with staff and ensuring consistent, positive outcomes for students. Expertise includes individualized instruction and behavior intervention.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Aurora City Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assist teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for students.
- Promote self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participate in professional development opportunities focusing on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom including RBT certification.
Cake Decorator
White Flower Cake Shoppe
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences. Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
Research Assistant Infant Toddler Project
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive atmosphere conducive to research and learning.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement research following the goals and objectives of communication study.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, inform instructional decisions, and support overall academic growth.
- Partnership with Early Head Start
Lead Classroom Teacher
Goddard Schools
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
Substitute Teacher
Orange Schools and Solon City Schools
01.2005 - 05.2005
Education
Masters of Education - Standards & Measures
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio05.2004
Skills
- Computer: Familiar with PC and Apple operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Reinforcement strategies
- Visual supports
- Emotional regulation
- Assistive technology
- Executive functioning
Certification
- RBT Training/Certification - Projected Summer 2025
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Aurora City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Cake Decorator
White Flower Cake Shoppe
10.2017 - 08.2022
Research Assistant Infant Toddler Project
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2012 - 06.2013
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2010 - 02.2012
Lead Classroom Teacher
Goddard Schools
05.2005 - 08.2006
Substitute Teacher
Orange Schools and Solon City Schools
01.2005 - 05.2005
Masters of Education - Standards & Measures
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
The College of Wooster
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