Mary Kroberger Schafer
Conway,SC
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Westerly Public Schools
Westerly, RI
10.2011 - 06.2025
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Editor/Sales Manager
Shopper Guide/Camden County Association of Realtor
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.1981 - 11.1997
- Ensured that all published material adhered to copyright laws and regulations.
- Proofed copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
- Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies for content dissemination.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Shade High School
Maple Shade Township, NJ06-1976
Skills
- Learning activity customization
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Material distribution
- Special needs assistance
- Individualized instruction
- Instructional support
- Student support
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
Affiliations
- Love the gym
- Reading
- Spending time with friends and family, especially my grand daughters.
- Baking
- Swimming
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Westerly Public Schools
10.2011 - 06.2025
Editor/Sales Manager
Shopper Guide/Camden County Association of Realtor
03.1981 - 11.1997
High School Diploma -
Maple Shade High School
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