Dedicated paraeducator focused on supporting children by assisting teachers with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized environment as well as planning activities. Good, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Howard County Public School System
Ellicott City, MD
11.2019 - Current
Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
Special Education Teacher
Lois T. Murray Elementary School
Baltimore, MD
07.2018 - 06.2019
Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
Implemented and taught a life skills program
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method
Documented student attendance and progress against goals
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
Program Assistant
St. Elizabeth School
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 07.2018
Instructed students with disabilities, including Austim, Down syndrome Schizophrenia and Bipolar.
Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Maintained head count and attendance sheets
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
2006
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Problem Solving
Special Education
Data Collection
Teamwork / Collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Classroom instruction
First Aid and CPR certified
Classroom monitoring
Teacher assistance
Setting up activities
Classroom supply management
Timeline
Paraeducator
Howard County Public School System
11.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lois T. Murray Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2019
Program Assistant
St. Elizabeth School
09.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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