Lisa Baldauf
Conyers,GA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering 18 years of experience in aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockdale County Public Schools
06.2006 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support 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.
- Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- 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.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each student's growth and progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- IEP compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional support
- Student Supervision
- Nonverbal Communication
- Life Skills Development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Physical Disabilities and feeding assistance
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockdale County Public Schools
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix