Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Frederick Public School, enhancing student engagement through individualized support and effective behavior management. Skilled in implementing reading interventions and fostering positive relationships, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments that promote social integration and academic success.
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Miranda Carpenter
Moore,OK
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Frederick Public School
Paraprofessional
08.2020 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Assisted in organization of school events, contributing to vibrant school culture.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Frederick Public School
Special Education Paraprofessional
08.2020 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Education
Cameron UniversityLawton, OK
No Degree from Strategic Communication
University Overview
Skills
- Schedule management
- Parent communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity implementation
- Classroom organization
- Reading intervention
- Friendly and outgoing
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Social support
- Patient
- Student supervision
- Classroom management
- Behavior improvements
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior management
- Supervising student activities
- CPR and first aid
- Reading and writing support
- Relationship building
- Safety
- Classroom support
- Learning strategies
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Social skills training
- Teacher support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Small group instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior modification
- Group facilitation
- Child development
- Educational support
- Storytelling
- Disability awareness
- Creating visual displays
- Educational assistance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Special education support
- Student health and safety
- Special education
- Social integration
- Instructional support
- Multicultural awareness
- Elementary education
- Arts and crafts
- Teaching assistance
- Individual instruction
- Peer mediation
- Mathematics instruction
- Literacy support
- Social development and integration
- Individual student assistance
- Physical assistance
- Instructional strategy implementation
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Frederick Public School
08.2020 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Frederick Public School
08.2020 - 05.2025
Cameron University
No Degree from Strategic Communication
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