MYALEE MEDINA
Lawrence,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate paraprofessional with extensive experience working one-on-one with emotionally dysregulated students. Seeking to support students emotional ,behavioral and academic development by implementing individualized in a caring , structured, and consistent environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional One on One Support
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawerence, MA
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Assist the student in managing emotions and behavior throughout the school day
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) designed by the special education team
- Use de-escalation techniques and provide calming strategies to help the student regain control in stressful situations
- Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors using praise, rewards, or other motivational tools
- Collect and record behavioral and academic data daily, following the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Behavior Intervention Plan
- Monitor and document progress toward behavioral goals
- Provide feedback to the special education team and participate in progress meetings
- Provide prompts, explanations, and organizational help to support the student in completing classwork, homework, and other academic tasks
- Break down academic tasks into manageable steps
- Modify or adapt instructional materials under the direction of the teacher to meet the student's needs
- Offer one-on-one guidance to help the student recognize and cope with emotional triggers
- Foster a safe and trusting relationship to create a supportive learning environment
- Use sensory tools, breaks or other strategies to help the student self regulate
- Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, special education staff, and other student support team members
- Attend meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies
Team Leader
Boys and Girls Club
Lawerence, Mass
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Engaged in continuous improvement activities to enhance team performance and productivity
- Prevented or resolved conflict before escalation to build stronger team
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, Mass06.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring
- Decision making
- Team building
- Motivation
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Conversational
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Timeline
Paraprofessional One on One Support
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
08.2023 - 04.2025
Team Leader
Boys and Girls Club
09.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical School