Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Michelle Dupree-Fisher

Paraeducator
Hanover,PA

Summary

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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