Monica Rexford
Paraprofessional
Earlville,IL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, & behavior. I love interacting with the students and their families. I have also previously filled in for the secretaries when needed.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Earlville School District 9
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Office Associate
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
07.1992 - 10.2012
- Managed communication channels for better collaboration, resulting in a more cohesive team environment.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and maintaining trust within the office.
- Assisted in the training of new hires, helping them quickly acclimate to their roles and responsibilities.
- Coordinated schedules for staff members, resulting in improved time management and increased productivity.
- Prepared detailed reports, presenting data clearly and concisely for upper management''s review.
- Maintained accurate filing systems, reducing document retrieval times and enhancing overall organization.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities when necessary.
- Facilitated smooth communication between various departments, resolving conflicts efficiently and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted thorough research as needed which contributed significantly towards successful project outcomes.
- Interacted by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Processed payments and documented account changes for financial accuracy and transparency.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets in Excel to track and chart information such as Safety & Sanitation Reports and Monthly reports.
- Processed Correctional Officers, Sergeants, & Lieutenants days off & Shift changes.
- I was selected to be a historian for the facility. Received training for this position.
- Was trained to administer drug testing on all new employees, volunteers, or contractors for the facility.
- I was in charge of Safety & Sanitation for the entire institution.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks for Majors, Assistant Warden of Operations, Assistant Warden of Programs & the Warden.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Education
Dental Assisting
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILHigh School Diploma -
Marseilles High School
Marseilles, IL05.1990
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Social Support
- Documentation
- Arts and Crafts
- Educational Assistance
- Clerical Support
- Special Education Support
- Classroom Support
- Schedule Management
- Student Records Management
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- After-School Programs
- Reporting Requirements
- IEP Familiarity
- Behavior Improvements
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Technology
- Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Activity Implementation
- Computer Skills
- Individual Student Assistance
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Activity Planning
- Supervising Student Activities
- Autism spectrum knowledge
- Adaptive technology
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of students.
Certification
- Paraprofessional License - 4 years
- Certified Urinalysis collector, Sheridan Correctional Center (State of Illinois) - 5 yrs
- Certified Safety & Sanitation Coordinator, Sheridan Correctional Center (State of Illinois) - 15 yrs
- Certified Historian, Sheridan Correctional Center (State of Illinois) - 10 yrs
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Earlville School District 9
11.2018 - Current
Office Associate
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
07.1992 - 10.2012
Dental Assisting
Illinois Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Marseilles High School
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