Michelle Labenburg
Hazleton,PA
Summary
As a special needs paraprofessional, I have developed the skills to coordinate and assemble multifaced, complex projects with people of varying experiences, backgrounds, and disabilities. A special needs paraprofessional job requires communication, material handling skills, and the ability to multitask in a quick-paced, fluid environment. Patient Special Education Paraprofessionals are supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Along with that we are experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Helping Hands Society
Hazleton , PA
09.2012 - Current
The special education paraprofessionals assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
- Facilitated inclusion activities within general education classrooms to promote socialization skills among all students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate student learning and participation in activities.
Certifications:
- Pennsylvania Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate.
Waitress Trainer
Ground Round Restaurant
Hazleton , PA
06.1992 - 05.2009
- This company no longer exists
The duties and responsibilities of a waiter/waitress include welcoming and seating guests, taking guests orders, communicating them effectively to the kitchen and in addition, memorizing the menu and offering recommendations to upsell appetizers, desserts, or drinks.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Explained various techniques used in handling large groups of customers efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Penn State University
Hazleton, PASkills
Helping Hands Society Skills:
- Communication Strategies
- Disability Awareness
- Personal care assistance
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Life Skills Training
- Social Skills Development
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP goals
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Special needs
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Toileting assistance
- Student Supervision
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- CPR certified
Ground Round Restaurant Skills:
- Team motivation
- Role Modeling
- Menu knowledge
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Member Training
- New employee mentoring
- Food Quality Standards
- Menu Memorization
- Policy Enforcement
- Kitchen Communication
- Strong leadership
- Safe handling procedures
- Waiting tables
- Sanitation Standards
- Training expertise
- Tableside Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Foodservice techniques
- High-volume dining
- Dining customer service
- Effective customer upselling
Affiliations
- coached my sons baseball team for several years
- coached my daughters softball team
- played volleyball, basketball, and softball
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Helping Hands Society
09.2012 - Current
Waitress Trainer
Ground Round Restaurant
06.1992 - 05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Penn State University
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