Mary Lou Bray
Monte Vista,CO
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Luis Valley BOCES
Alamosa, CO
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Family Support Worker
Rocky Mountain SER
Alamosa, CO
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Contributed significantly towards client success stories by implementing customized support plans based on individual strengths.
Child Family Advocate
Clayton Educare
Denver, CO
10.2000 - 10.2020
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-1996
Spanish
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO01-1994
Associate of Arts - Deaf Interpeting
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05-1988
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Luis Valley BOCES
07.2022 - 02.2025
Family Support Worker
Rocky Mountain SER
10.2020 - 04.2021
Child Family Advocate
Clayton Educare
10.2000 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Northern Colorado
Spanish
Adams State University
Associate of Arts - Deaf Interpeting
McLennan Community College