Nicole Venson
Cost
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Special education professional with proven ability to assist in creating inclusive learning environments. Background includes implementing tailored teaching strategies and supporting student development. Recognized for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth classroom operations and positive student outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waelder ISD
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Nixon smiley Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
Library Assistant
Luling Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Enforced current library policies fairly with patrons.
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Handled daily tasks, facility maintenance and security to support staff members.
- Operated networked and standalone PCs, photocopier, fax machine and scanner.
- Checked circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to patrons.
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
- Prepared and maintained displays and displayed cases.
- Verified and documented inter-library loans in computer system.
- Designed fliers and posted throughout library to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, meetings and special programs.
- Sorted books, publications and other items according to established procedures.
- Located books and periodicals for patrons.
- Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Maintained records of items received, issued and returned.
- Assisted in preparation of book displays.
- Inspected returned books for condition and due-date status and computed fines.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gonzales North Avenue School
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway Christian School
05.2012
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Special Needs
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Assistance
- Proficient With Technology
- Individual learning strategies
- Assistive technology
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Literacy intervention
- Experienced with Microsoft
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Education and Training
other
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Teacher's Aide/Assistant Certificate Program Completion– Educational Aide III
- CPE Certificate/ LID
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waelder ISD
09.2023 - 12.2025
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Nixon smiley Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Library Assistant
Luling Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gonzales North Avenue School
08.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Parkway Christian School
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