Compassionate General and Special Education Paraprofessional who provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one and small group support both in and out of the general education classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization, time management, and collaboration skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Associate-Intervention Coordinator
Snowline Joint Unified School District
11.2019 - Current
Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and differentiate instruction based on student need.
Increased overall comprehension by tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of each individual learner.
Cultivated a positive learning environment through the establishment and enforcement of clear expectations for student behavior and performance.
Supported students'' social-emotional growth through empathy, active listening, and targeted interventions as necessary.
Enhanced instructional effectiveness by developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Preschool Teacher
Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church
08.2004 - 06.2005
Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024
Skills
Teaching strategies
Project-based learning
Pedagogical Knowledge
Collaborative learning
Educational technology
Instructional support
Progress Monitoring
Autism and spectrum disorders
Lesson Plan Implementation
Behavioral plan management
IEP compliance
Parental interaction
Timeline
Instructional Associate-Intervention Coordinator
Snowline Joint Unified School District
11.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church
08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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