Lindsay C. Lazarus
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a successful career history comprising of more than 17 years in education. I am currently pursuing a Special Education Paraprofessional position. I offer a wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages and abilities. I am very passionate about education with desire to work with students across all levels. I have a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities, devising student strategies, promoting individualized learning techniques, offering support in and outside of the special education classroom, and assisting a variety of staff members to create a positive environment for our most special students. I am knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies and I am looking to bring further success to a school district through my eagerness to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of individualized education implementation and I am motivated to learn, grow, and excel in your classroom!
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Basis Education
07.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Work with students with disabilities in general education, small group setting, or 1:1 setting.
- Reinforce positive behavior expectations.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
- Assist the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher with preparation of resource materials for individual students/small groups.
- Provide progress reporting information to ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher
- Help the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher in all aspects of implementing individualized education programs Plans (IEP)
- Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by the special education teachers.
- Support the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
- Potential site designee to provide CPI or TACT-2 (verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint)
- Other duties as assigned.
SPED Program Paraprofessional
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborates with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Delivers personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Documents student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Offers student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments
- Implements lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel
- Delivers individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers
- Maintains student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences
- Monitors student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Helps special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs
- Prepares instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Conducts small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
Legacy Kids Care - Team Lead
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day oversight and coordination of the LKC program
- Ensured at the start of each day all activities are prepared, organized and ready when students arrive
- Coordinated with the campus Program Administrator in order to ensure a consistent, quality program with highly effective and engaged staff
- Worked with Program Administrator to conduct quarterly LKC staff meetings
- Worked with all LKC staff to train new hires and provide ongoing training for all LKC staff members
- Staff concerns will be brought to the Program Administrator for follow up
- Inventoried LKC supplies and place new orders with Program Administrator approval through Front Office secretary as needed
- Inventoried LKC snacks and place new orders with Kitchen Manager
- Used Eleyo to check the status of student contracts, pulls rosters, and runs reports
- Worked with Program Administrator to create and implement an LKC schedule with homework time, group rotations, and activities
- Posts schedule and establishes a program routine that is familiar to all staff, students, and parents
- Monitored attendance and staffing to ensure proper staff to student ratios are met based on program requirements
- Managed discipline consistent with LTS policy and brings concerns to the attention of the Program Administrator immediately
- Maintained first aid kit and follows health and safety procedures established for the LKC program to include, storage of medication, safety of facilities, lock down/fire safety requirements, and weather related (heat) concerns
- Implemented policies and procedures outlined in the Community Education Handbook
Legacy Kids Care - Team Member
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g
- Classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive enriching environment
- Assists students, individually or in small groups, with homework supervision
- Enforce cleanup activities between transition times (from classroom to playground) by modeling appropriate behavior
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g
- Accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, change in behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to the LKC Program Administrator
- Monitors attendance to ensure a 30:1 Student: Teacher ratio
SPED Paraprofessional One-on-one
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with the one-on-one student I was assigned to, as well as the student's homeroom teacher, special content teachers, and ESS staff including OT, PT, and Speech
- Collaborated with the classroom and specials teachers as well as the ESS teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher and case manager to address pertinent issues
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments
- Attended all student classes outside of the ESS classroom with the one-on-one student
- Example: Mozart/Momentum, Art, Computers
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum and IEPs
- Aided ESS teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
- Monitored one-on-one student in classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
Administrative Assistant
Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels
- Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime
- Set up conference rooms, technology, and materials to facilitate meetings
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities, and travel to maximize productivity
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient
Paraprofessional - Computer Lab and Resource
Washington Elementary School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Set up computers and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use
- Trained and developed students' skills on computer basics and facilitating use of approved programs
- Coordinated user setups, installations, and upgrades
- Managed and maintained computer systems and equipment by troubleshooting issues, cleaning out keyboards, and wiping down computer surfaces
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping
Instructional Assistant - Resource
East Whittier City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on individual education plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork
KidSpace - Site Coordinator
Washington Elementary School District
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Directed day-to-day operations of educational before-and-after school program
- Assisted in the supervision of Instructional Assistants, participate in the evaluation process, and resolve staff conflicts
- Keep Program Manager informed with on-going communication
- Completion of 18 hours of DHS approved professional development each year to maintain site licensure
- Developed and utilizes developmentally appropriate materials which stimulate learning, exploration, and creativity in children
- Participated in the development and planning of children's daily activities
- Monitors children's activities to insure safety at all times, transitions children to and from the program
- Maintains accurate attendance records at all times
- Participated in the development of the annual budget, purchasing of equipment and supplies, collecting and depositing of fees, and meets with parents to explain the billing process
- Maintained program files, student records and other confidential information
- Dispenses prescribed medication to children upon the coordination with the school nurse and/or health technician
- Ensured center complies with all AZ DHS and Department of Education regulations
- Participated in promoting and maintaining parent-school relationships
- Communicates with parents about basic program information and incidents involving their child
- Fosters relationships with the Principals, Office Managers, teachers, and cafeteria staff with regard to the KidSpace program
- Represented the program at meetings and conferences
- Attends professional development training and staff meetings
Education
High School Diploma -
Apollo High School
Glendale, AZNo Degree: General Studies -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZNo Degree: General Studies -
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZNo Degree: Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZCertification
CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
First Aid, CPR, and AED
Emergency Substitute, K-12
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Basis Education
07.2023 - Current
SPED Program Paraprofessional
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2020 - Current
Legacy Kids Care - Team Member
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Legacy Kids Care - Team Lead
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2017 - Current
SPED Paraprofessional One-on-one
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional - Computer Lab and Resource
Washington Elementary School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructional Assistant - Resource
East Whittier City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
KidSpace - Site Coordinator
Washington Elementary School District
01.2007 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Apollo High School
No Degree: General Studies -
Glendale Community College
No Degree: General Studies -
Coconino Community College
No Degree: Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University