Marie De Phillips
Cutler Bay,FL
Summary
Resourceful Special Education Paraprofessional, with 24 years experience assisting classroom teachers, ED and ASD students, visually impaired students, both in group and individuals, and promoting individualized learning techniques. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Dedicated to encouraging and motivating students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Holy Rosary St Richard Catholic School
Cutler Bay, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
- Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
- Provided support to teachers in managing classroom resources such as books, supplies, furniture.
Vision Program Assitant
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
Simi Valley, CA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted Vision Teacher with assignment development and special projects.
- Assisted Visually Impaired students and provided individual support. Taught students keyboard.
- Identified and obtained necessary classroom supplies and equipment for Visually Impaired students such as Braillers, Magnifiers, Large Print materials, etc.
- Modified course content and complexity for students.
School Bus Aide
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
Simi Valley, CA
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted students with getting on and off the bus safely.
- Maintained order and discipline among passengers at all times.
- Helped secure wheelchairs, walkers, backpacks. for safe transport of students with disabilities.
- Notified administration of any incidents or accidents involving the bus or its passengers.
- Maintained order and discipline among passengers during trips.
- Complied with state, local, and federal laws regarding student confidentiality.
- Assisted special needs students with accommodations during transport.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
Simi Valley, CA
09.1999 - 09.2020
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding student information and records.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Provided one-on-one support to children with special needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westchester High School
Playa Del Rey, CA06-1980
Some College (No Degree) - Education
College For The Center For Early Education
West Hollywood, CASome College (No Degree) -
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Special Needs Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom monitoring
- First-aid and CPR
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Professionalism
- Early Childhood Education
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Holy Rosary St Richard Catholic School
08.2022 - Current
School Bus Aide
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
10.2020 - 12.2021
Vision Program Assitant
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
09.2020 - 12.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
09.1999 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Westchester High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
College For The Center For Early Education
Some College (No Degree) -
El Camino College
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