Megan Behrends
Lincoln,IL
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional skilled in student support and classroom management. Experienced in developing educational plans and optimizing resources to enhance learning outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Community High School
Lincoln, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during instructional activities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Maintained classroom organization and prepared materials for lessons.
- Observed student performance and reported concerns to educators promptly.
Librarian
Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging reading programs to promote literacy among students.
- Organized book fairs and events to encourage student participation in reading.
- Managed library resources and maintained an organized catalog system.
- Assisted students in locating and utilizing various research materials.
- Maintained records of patron borrowing activity with an automated system.
- Sorted and arranged library equipment and collections for easy access.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
Administrative Assistant
Lincoln Park District
Lincoln, IL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for district staff and community programs.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Administrative Assistant
West Lincoln Broadwell School
Lincoln, Illinois
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Executed administrative tasks efficiently in the office environment. such as filing paperwork or responding to emails.
- Coordinated staff training programs to improve educational practices and engagement.
- Facilitated communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Facilitated communication among administration, teachers, and parents to strengthen collaboration.
- Managed daily operations to maintain compliance with educational regulations and standards.
- Developed school policies to enhance student safety and welfare.
- Supported student services, addressing needs through counseling and guidance programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Community High School
Lincoln, IL05-2003
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Lesson preparation
- Student performance observation
- Student engagement strategies
- Resource management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Community High School
08.2023 - Current
Librarian
Lincoln Jr High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Lincoln Park District
12.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
West Lincoln Broadwell School
11.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Community High School