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Nakeisha Collins
paraprofessional
Sunset,LA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with extensive experience at St Landry Parish School Board, skilled in special education strategies and fostering social skills development. Proven ability to enhance classroom management and support diverse learners through personalized instruction and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Overview
9
9
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
St Landry Parish School Board
Grand Coteau, LA
12.2021 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Paraeducator, Special Education
St Landry Parish School Board
Opelousas, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Paraprofessional
St Landry Parish School Board
Opelousas, LA
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
GED -
Lafayette Adult Education
Lafayette, LABachelor of Arts - Education
Reach University
Lafayette, LA05-2028
Lafayette Adult Education
James Madison High
Norcross, GA10-2013
Skills
- Social skills development
- Patience and empathy
- Motor skills development
- Special education strategies
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional support
- Collaboration with teachers
Accomplishments
321 insight completed 24/25
- trainer re-certification medication 1/6/25
- Vector solutions24/25
- Harcourt's Tier II intervention 08/09
- Sub diploma and certification
- Ethics Training
- Praxis Pro Series 2005( passed)
- Pharmacy
- National Honor Society
- Medication Administration Course 2026
- Non complex training
- CPI trining3/2026
- PALS Training clock hrs 2
- Mandatory Reporter Training
- 321 Insight Parasharp Training 24&25
- Harcourts Tier1&2
- Observation/ Elevation score 4.65
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- 321 insight24/25
- Vector training 24/25
- Ethics Training
- Certified
- Certified re-certified medication administration 1/6/25
- Harcourts Tier 2 2008-09
- Praxis 2005(passed)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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321 insights completed
Para Sharp Series
all 12 completed
Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Languages
English
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
St Landry Parish School Board
12.2021 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
St Landry Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
St Landry Parish School Board
08.2006 - 12.2009
GED -
Lafayette Adult Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Reach University
Lafayette Adult Education
James Madison High