Nia Davis
Wirtz,VA
Summary
Motivated Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in implementing IEPs and supporting students with diverse needs. Known for effective classroom management and collaborative teamwork, enhancing student engagement and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Franklin County Public Schools
Rocky Mount, Virginia
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and routines.
- Facilitated effective communication between students and educators to enhance learning engagement.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
- Organized instructional materials and prepared classroom resources for lessons.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt learning materials, ensuring accessibility and relevance for diverse learners.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in special education support.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment for all students during activities.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Collaborated with teachers to evaluate student IEP adjustments and support requirements.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP implementation
- IEP goals
- Special education support
- Disability support
- Autism support
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Emotional support
- Instructional management
- Reading instruction
- Tailored instruction
- Student assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technology proficiency
- Assistive technology
- Lesson implementation
- Behavior plan
- Teaching and instruction
- Problem-solving
- Teacher assistance
- Social support
Certification
Cultural Compentency Training Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Franklin County Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University