MICHELLE ASHER
Thornton
Summary
Proactive and self-starting professional with a strong focus on results. Extensive experience providing support to children, staff, and the community. Skilled in effectively communicating with families, community members, and agencies for appointments. Highly proficient in maintaining records and distributing them to relevant service providers. Background as a receptionist, adept at providing instructional support to meet the educational needs of students under the guidance of licensed school professionals. Adapts language and instructions to cater to the unique requirements of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and ensures services are provided in the least restrictive environment. Additionally, facilitates interactions between peer groups and staff to foster better understanding and collaboration. Special Education Support Specialist with a strong track record of creating inclusive learning environments. Skills in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs are well-regarded. Known for effective collaboration with educators and ability to adapt in dynamic situations. Highly reliable and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SSN Special Education Paraprofessional
Central Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rose Hill Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kearney Middle School
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assist in the daily route with the students while helping the teachers
- Assist children with their needs may that be restroom, feeding escorting to classes
- Assisting the classroom with subject matter being taught
- Assisting children on and off bus in the morning and afternoon
- Filling out Medicaid paperwork at the end of the each day for the children that use it
Special Education Paraprofessional
Adams 14 School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Helped in the district with different schools as heeded
- I was a sub
Customer Care Representative
SUNRUN Inc
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsibilities answer incoming calls from solar customers, solar partners and sales people
- Troubleshoot solar issues for customers assist in activating the solar system for the customer
- Create service tickets for technician to go out if troubleshooting doesn’t work
- Welcome calls to new customers
- Taking payments as well as setting up autopay
- Assist in the ACH failure queues
Receptionist
AMI Mechanical Inc
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Answered and directed all incoming phone calls to the appropriate person
- Greet guests when they arrive and direct them to the appropriate person
- Opened and distribute all incoming mail
- Sort all invoices and scanned them to the correct job
- Managed and maintained the all-conference room calendars
- Answered incoming emails
- Ordered weekly office supplies
- Input X and L Purchase Orders in TCMS
Office Specialist II
Red Rocks Community College
11.2007 - 11.2015
- Basic Office Duties: Archiving, Appointment setting, shipping and receiving, Taking and returning calls, confirming registrations and inventory control
- Data entry of the student's information in our registration system
- Assist Instructors with or Setup Classrooms, Computer log-ins, computer troubleshooting, Class rosters and attendance, assist in loading instructor programs
- Specialist Certificate Program: Attendance, send completed certifications to be printing, Framing and mailing to students
- Education Background Check requests, Transcript research, Work with EPA website on Lead Courses and Build courses in CCCS (Banner)
Administrative Assistant
Collect America
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Call banks for information regarding debtors
- Typed training memos
- Data entry of information into companies system
- Managed and created spreadsheets
- Filed invoices, media and e-mails, receive media and responded to incoming emails
- Handled client calls
Office Manager
AAA Affordable Services
04.2004 - 04.2006
- Managed all aspects of the office ordering, budget, bills and deposits
- Data entry of the customer's information in the companies system
- Filed and typed bankruptcy and divorce cases
- Handled cash and check transactions for payment of services
- Handled sensitive information of customers
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Thornton High School
Thornton, CO05.1996
Associates Degree - Minor Computer Applications/Business Administration
Parks Jr, College
Thornton, CO08.1999
Skills
- Certified in CPR
- Strong Technical Proficiency
- Facilitation of Learning Disability Resources
- Structured Learning Environment
- Performance Tracking
- Clear Interpersonal Communication
- Partnership with Educators
- Licensed Substitute Teacher (CO)
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SSN Special Education Paraprofessional
Central Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rose Hill Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kearney Middle School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Adams 14 School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Customer Care Representative
SUNRUN Inc
12.2015 - 11.2016
Receptionist
AMI Mechanical Inc
07.2015 - 11.2015
Office Specialist II
Red Rocks Community College
11.2007 - 11.2015
Administrative Assistant
Collect America
04.2006 - 11.2007
Office Manager
AAA Affordable Services
04.2004 - 04.2006
Associates Degree - Minor Computer Applications/Business Administration
Parks Jr, College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Thornton High School
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