Matthew Richards
Summary
Dedicated SpEd Paraprofessional at Canton City Schools, skilled in IEP implementation and adaptive learning. Proven track record in fostering social skills development and implementing behavioral interventions, resulting in enhanced student engagement. Known for a patient demeanor and effective parent communication, ensuring a supportive and productive learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Canton City Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Lead in classroom discussions, including SEL.
Childcare Site Director/Summer Day Camp Coordinator
YMCA of Central Stark County
08.2014 - Current
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Operated under licensing guidelines in a 5 star Step up to Quality program to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Lead an entire summer camp program.
Kindergarten Assistant
Canton City Schools
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
High School Diploma -
Perry Local Schools
Massillon, OH05-2014
Skills
- Social skills development
- Classroom organization
- IEP implementation
- Adaptive learning
- CRT Certified
- Instructional support
- Behavioral interventions
- First aid and CPR
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching strategies
- Patient and calm demeanor
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Communicable Disease
- Child Abuse
- CRT
- Administrator Training
- 200+ hours of education related training
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Canton City Schools
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Canton City Schools
09.2014 - 12.2017
Childcare Site Director/Summer Day Camp Coordinator
YMCA of Central Stark County
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Perry Local Schools
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