Maureen L. Hughes
Nashua,NH
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to elementary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting to meet diverse student needs, and implementing various educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through instructional support.
Parenting my 9-year-old son who is Level 2 on the Autism Spectrum. My child in non-verbal whom uses an AAC device to communicate his wants and needs.
Implementation of the knowledge that I learn in my professional field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Wide Paraprofessional
Nashua School District - Franklin St Pre-K
Nashua, New Hampshire
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities for young children.
- Supported students with special needs during classroom tasks and activities.
- Supervised playtime to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all children.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
District Wide Paraprofessional
Nashua School District - Pre-K - Grade 5
Nashua, NH
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs during lessons.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Lunch/Recess Monitor
Nashua School District
Nashua, NH
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised student activities during recess to ensure safety and engagement.
- Monitored playground interactions to promote positive social behavior among students.
- Enforced school policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment for children.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student concerns or conflicts during playtime.
- Performed light cleaning duties around the cafeteria area such as sanitizing tables and chairs, as well as picking up trash left behind by students.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Strong organizational skills
- Active listening skills
- Courteous demeanor
- Energetic work attitude
- Adaptive team player
- Special education support
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Classroom support
- Autism spectrum
- Social-emotional support
- Student health and safety
- Friendly and outgoing
- Assisting students
- Annual CPI Certification
Timeline
District Wide Paraprofessional
Nashua School District - Franklin St Pre-K
02.2023 - Current
District Wide Paraprofessional
Nashua School District - Pre-K - Grade 5
07.2022 - 02.2023
Lunch/Recess Monitor
Nashua School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Salem State University