Marian Atha
Bay City
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Bangor Township Schools, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in individualized instruction and data collection, I effectively advocate for students' needs while enhancing engagement along with their academic and emotional growth.. Committed to promoting student success and well-being through collaborative strategies and relationship building.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bangor Township Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Substitute Paraprofessional
PCMI Willsub
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Bay City, MISkills
- Teaching and instruction
- Learning environment management
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Small group support
- Instructional delivery
- Data collection
- Relationship building skills
- Student advocacy
- Life skills development
- Special needs
- Individualized instruction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bangor Township Schools
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
PCMI Willsub
08.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School