Michelle Gardner
Appleton,Wisconsin
Summary
Attentive Paraprofessional Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic, and social needs, illustrated many years in similar roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Richardson School
Appleton, Wisconsin
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores, homework assignments.
- Monitored student behavior and identified areas of improvement.
- Created a positive learning environment for students.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Provided guidance to students on their academic tasks.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Paraprofessional
Houdini Elementary
Appleton, Wisconsin
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-1999
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education Support
- Behavioral Intervention
- Classroom support
- IEP adherence
Hobbies
I like to walk, ride my bike, spend time with my kids, husband and my dog.
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Richardson School
03.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Houdini Elementary
09.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Liberty University
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