Misty Johnson
Wichita,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities. Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Goddard Public Schools USD 265
Goddard , KS
8/24/22 - Current
- I assist students with challenging behaviors that most do not have the skillset. I maintain professional relationships with the students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Developed instructional materials that met the unique needs of each student's learning style.
- Encouraged participation from all students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner training to handle students with challenging behaviors, along with trauma background to help empower them to advocate for themselves.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Maize USD 266
Maize, KS
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Deafblind training to be a one-on-one intervener with a deafblind student that needed tactile sign language to communicate with myself and to be able to advocate for the students needs to be more indepentdent.
- ASL Level 1 &2 to better communicate with my student and others to be able to communicate with student that was deaf.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita , KS
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans that addressed the specific needs of each student.
Latchkey Worker (Before and After School Care)
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita , KS
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided customer service by resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Supervised children before and after school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Missions
Central Bible College
Springfield, MOBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSkills
- Literacy support
- Transition planning
- Data Collection
- Sign language proficiency
- Emotional Support
- IEP goals
- Special needs
- Seizure Management
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Student Supervision
Certification
- TBRI Practitioner (Trust Based Relational Intervention) 8/2023 to current
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 2/2024
Accomplishments
- Co Authored a book about mental illness, its been live on Amazon for 4 years now.
- I like to learn different strategies about challenging behaviors to help students in need. that they can not advocate for themselves.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Maize USD 266
08.2018 - 05.2021
Latchkey Worker (Before and After School Care)
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
09.2014 - 05.2016
Paraeducator, Special Education
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
08.2014 - 05.2019
Paraeducator, Special Education
Goddard Public Schools USD 265
8/24/22 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Missions
Central Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Fort Hays State University
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