Lisa Thomas
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with expertise in supporting students with special needs. Proven skills in communication strategies, data collection, and positive reinforcement to enhance learning experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Holt Public Schools
Holt, Michigan
08.2013 - 06.2026
- supported students with special needs daily in an ASD classroom.
- Participated in small group sessions to reinforce lesson concepts and skill development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance support techniques.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Achieved a certification in Braille after completing specialized instruction.
- Assisted student with partial blindness in learning Braille, iPad, and computer skills over several years.
- Recently worked at the preschool level at Midway early learning center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI08-2011
Skills
- Braille instruction
- supporting students
- student assessment
- Skill development
- data collection
- Communication methods
- Relationship management
- behavior management
- flexible teaching methods
Certification
- US Army Staff Sargent, certified as a medic and an operating room technician. Served as a reservist from 1982 through 1996.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Holt Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Siena Heights University