Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 14 years. Energetic individual highly skilled in student learning plans and curriculum oversight. Desiring a Special Education Paraprofessional position with a private school.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
09.2007 - Current
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Translated ARD meetings
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Translated in spanish during parent conferences and meetings.
Dallas isd D-League assistant coach. Would help put events together in different sports and help coach the teams during practice.
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