Michelle Davis
Niceville,FL
Summary
12 years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional with a passion for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for students with diverse needs. Skilled in individualizing instruction, behavior management, and collaborating with educators to optimize student growth and development. Enthusiastic to work with students having special learning and physical needs. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional ESE 1:1
Okaloosa County School District
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with student, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
- Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community etc.…) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
- Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Prepares the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities.
- Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
- Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
- Oversaw student in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised student during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Special Education Paraprofessional
DODEA Liberty Intermediate School
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Monitored and tracked student performance and recorded data to create progress reports
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum materials and modify instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assisted with data collection and progress monitoring for IEP goals
- Implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders
- Attend student review meetings and undertake specialist training to adequately support children with varying physical and emotional needs
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable the teacher to address pertinent issues
- Assisted and supported general education teachers in classrooms
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Preschool Special Education Para Educator
York County School District
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers
- Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
- Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City School District
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Assist lead teachers in planning, designing and implementing curriculum
- Provide assistance in preparing lesson plans
- Impart classroom instruction in accordance to lesson plans
- Supervise and control students during class and when the lead teacher is not present
- Assist students with carrying out classroom activities
- Assist students at lunch time
- Implement age-appropriate activities and monitor safety throughout
- Help in maintaining a clean and organized classroom
- Ensure sanitation of all surfaces, equipment and toys
- Assist in putting up bulletins
- Assist in grading test papers and exams
- Assist in checking work books and homework
- Operate equipment such as projectors and computers for instructional purposes
- Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and decorum
- Distribute worksheets
- Deliver instruction in the absence of lead teacher.
ED Paraprofessional
Minot Public School District
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Assist special education teacher in non-teaching tasks
- Model classroom behavior and ensure that students follow it
- Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructor or speech –language pathologists
- Serve as a model in developing students’ confidence
- Work on a one-on-one basis with students who may need special attention
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Prepare and distribute educational materials in accordance to the decided lesson plans
- Test student to determine their understanding of concepts taught in class
- Supervise student activities in class, halls and playgrounds
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
Paraprofessional
Minot Public School District
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Execute lesson plans as prepared and assigned by classroom teachers
- Assist instructional support service and classroom teachers as designed and requested
- Oversee and administer students
- Implement program adaptations; follow behavioral organization plans
- Correct student work
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal and teachers
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help student master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Education
Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion - Paraprofessional
Department of Public Instruction
North Dakota11.2012
High School Diploma -
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Marysville, WA06.1991
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Certification
Cosmetology License, Everett Community College, 06/1992
Timeline
Paraprofessional ESE 1:1
Okaloosa County School District
04.2021 - 05.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
DODEA Liberty Intermediate School
04.2017 - 03.2021
Preschool Special Education Para Educator
York County School District
11.2015 - 10.2016
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City School District
10.2014 - 11.2015
ED Paraprofessional
Minot Public School District
12.2012 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
Minot Public School District
02.2012 - 12.2012
Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion - Paraprofessional
Department of Public Instruction
High School Diploma -
Marysville Pilchuck High School