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Mary A. Radtke

Buffalo,MN

Summary

Effective Paraprofessional Educator with strong history of faculty collaboration demonstrated by coordinating the Art and Science Department for 15 years. Responsible for maintaining and ordering all the art and science materials for the school. This job required strong organizational skills, budget management, coordinating with all grade levels for a very diverse amount of materials needed for instructional use as well as facilitating and teaching the art curriculum along with teachers. Was also instrumental in bringing in artists and scientists for additional curriculum activities. Hard working Paraprofessional Educator skilled in monitoring student activities to facilitate positive and supportive learning environment. Bring 26 years of classroom management and teacher support. Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Educator

School District 877
Buffalo , MN
1997.09 - Current
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • 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.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,

Customer Service Representative

The Copy Shop Of Buffalo
Buffalo , MN
1996.09 - 1997.09
  • Direct customer contact, copies, color copies, layout and design on Macintosh of brochures, ads, business cards, business forms, resumes and various other printed material.
  • Familiar with equipment such as, laminator, folder, several types of copiers and running volume along with collation.

Graphic Designer

Wright County Journal Press & Drummer
Buffalo , MN
1994.03 - 1996.09
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.

Graphic Designer

Scoville Press
Minneapolis , MN
1989.05 - 1991.08
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.

Graphic Designer

Continental Signs And Advertising
Minneapolis , MN
1988.04 - 1989.05
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.

Education

Associate of Science - Sociology And Graphic Design

North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN
05.1987

Skills

  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Computer Skills
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Clerical Support

Timeline

Paraprofessional Educator

School District 877
1997.09 - Current

Customer Service Representative

The Copy Shop Of Buffalo
1996.09 - 1997.09

Graphic Designer

Wright County Journal Press & Drummer
1994.03 - 1996.09

Graphic Designer

Scoville Press
1989.05 - 1991.08

Graphic Designer

Continental Signs And Advertising
1988.04 - 1989.05

Associate of Science - Sociology And Graphic Design

North Hennepin Community College
Mary A. Radtke