Mary Wills
Jacksonville
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.
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Thunderbolt Elementary
Fleming Island
08.2021 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Assisted in developing educational materials and resources for students.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents regarding student progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during class activities.
- Aided students with learning disabilities in understanding lesson content.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
School Custodian
Thunderbolt Elementary
Fleming Island
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers, efficiently.
- Disposed of waste and recyclables according to school policies and environmental standards.
Residential Realtor
Round Table Realty
Jacksonville
12.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients in buying and selling residential properties.
- Conducted market analysis to determine property values and trends.
- Coordinated property viewings and open houses for prospective buyers.
Padi scuba diver instructor
First Coast Divers
Jacksonville
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted underwater equipment inspections for safety and functionality.
- Assisted in training new divers on safety protocols and diving techniques.
- Planned and executed dive trips, ensuring compliance with operational guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Student behavioral guidance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Emotional support provision
- Positive reinforcement application
- Instructional assistance
- Educational technology usage
- Documentation
- Social skills training
- Friendly and outgoing
- Behavior management
- Instructional support
- Teaching assistance
- Helping students with special needs
- Classroom organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Cleaning protocols
- Waste disposal
- Real estate market analysis
- Property valuation
- Negotiation strategies
- Client relationship management
- Customer service
- Networking skills
- Underwater navigation
- Dive trip planning
- Equipment inspection
- Safety protocol training
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Real Estate
- Scuba
- Paraprofessional
Timeline
Padi scuba diver instructor
First Coast Divers
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Thunderbolt Elementary
08.2021 - Current
School Custodian
Thunderbolt Elementary
01.2021 - 07.2021
Residential Realtor
Round Table Realty
12.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
FSCJ