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Work History
Education
Skills
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Creative skills
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Nikko Minichiello

Pike Road,AL

Summary

Goal-oriented Paraprofessional caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Assistant-Exceptional Learners FAP

Hamilton Southeastern Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced students learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
  • Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed diverse needs of all learners within self-contained classroom setting.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions throughout school day.
  • Assisted in organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside school in the surrounding community.

Surgical Services/Surgery Center Chart Prep

St. Vincent Ascension
03.2017 - 06.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by creating appointment charts for patients seeking clearance in advance of surgery date through Surgery Evaluation Center.
  • Multitasking, attention to detail, maintained patient safety, privacy and confidentiality.

Instructional Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

Westfield Washington Schools
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
06.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
12.1999

Artist Residency - Fine Arts/ Painting

Vermont Studio Center
Johnson, VT
01.2000

Continuing Education - Ceramics

Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Student Supervision
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Effective Communication
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Special Education Support
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Instructional technology including LAMP communication device

Certification

Mandt Certification

LAMP assistive technology

Creative skills

Passionate and skilled in many forms of creativity:

clay, wheel thrown pottery, knitting, crocheting, painting, animals, nature, and more.

Additional Information

Honest, kind, dependable and love children.

Family oriented wife of a firefighter, two grown sons, animal lover, and lifelong learner.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant-Exceptional Learners FAP

Hamilton Southeastern Schools
08.2022 - Current

Surgical Services/Surgery Center Chart Prep

St. Vincent Ascension
03.2017 - 06.2022

Instructional Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

Westfield Washington Schools
08.2015 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

North Central High School

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

Indiana University Bloomington

Artist Residency - Fine Arts/ Painting

Vermont Studio Center

Continuing Education - Ceramics

Indianapolis Art Center

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