Michelle Gladden
Clayton,DE
Summary
Energetic Paraprofessional experienced in assistant teaching within public classroom environments. Enhanced student learning and well-being through effective conflict mediation and tailored support for diverse learning needs. Contributed to lesson planning, IEP development, and adaptive learning technologies, ensuring meaningful engagement and progress for all students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kent County Community School
Dover, DE
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs in daily learning tasks.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized education plans.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote student engagement.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Caesar Rodney School District
Camden, Delaware
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote communication, problem solving, self-advocacy and independent living skills among special needs students.
- Supported students with special needs in daily academic activities.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Attended IEP meetings, developed intervention strategies and communicated results to faculty members.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Special education knowledge
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management support
- Adaptation of teaching methods
- Support for special needs
- Special needs support
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kent County Community School
06.2023 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Caesar Rodney School District
06.2020 - 06.2023