Lynda Lynner
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished Educational Assistant with a proven track record at Excell Academy for Higher Learning, enhancing student motivation and literacy development through innovative instructional support. Expert in individualized and small group instruction, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in project-based learning and supplementary instruction, fostering an inclusive and dynamic educational environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant Teacher
Excell Academy for Higher Learning
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Sped Para Professional
HCPA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Educational Assistant Assistant
The Mastery School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Extended Summer Program Teacher
Spring Lake Park Schools
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to summer students.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Educational Assistant
Harvest Prep Academy
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning out
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Education
Ph.D. - English Literature
Drake University
Des Moines, IA02.1978
Master of Arts - English Literature
Drake University
Des Moines, IA02.1971
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Drake Uiversity
Des Moines, IA06.1970
No Degree - English Literature
U of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN09.1966
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Instructional support
- Literacy development
- Project-based learning
- Learning support
- Small Group Instruction
- Supplementary instruction
- Individualized Instruction
Certification
Inclusions of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Supports in the General Education Classroom
SOS: Helping Students Become Independent Learners
Prompting: Introduction and Practice
IEPs: Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs
Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities
Reinforcements
Supporting Peer Interactions: Introduction and Practice
Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules
Introduction to Autism
Functional Behavior Assessment
Timeline
Educational Assistant Teacher
Excell Academy for Higher Learning
04.2022 - 06.2024
Sped Para Professional
HCPA
09.2020 - 04.2021
Educational Assistant Assistant
The Mastery School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Educational Assistant
Harvest Prep Academy
09.2018 - 06.2019
Extended Summer Program Teacher
Spring Lake Park Schools
06.2017 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - English Literature
Drake University
Master of Arts - English Literature
Drake University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Drake Uiversity
No Degree - English Literature
U of Minnesota
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