Noelle Sonneson
Oak View,CA
Summary
Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels and meet their individualized needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ventura County Office of Education
12.2019 - Current
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Private Nanny
Freelacer
04.2020 - Current
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Childcare Provider
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Shift Leader, Barista
Peet's Coffee
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies; Emphasis in Teaching And Learning
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language & Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA08-2018
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Learning environment management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Behavioral plan management
- Mobility assistance
- Student advocacy
- IEP implementation
- Social development support
- Teacher assistance
- Autism support
- Seizure management
- Life skills development
- Decision-making
- Sign language proficiency
- Proficient with [technology]
- Sensory processing support
- Relationship building skills
- Cultural awareness
- Progress monitoring
- IEP compliance
- Special needs
Languages
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Private Nanny
Freelacer
04.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ventura County Office of Education
12.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2018 - 01.2020
Shift Leader, Barista
Peet's Coffee
09.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies; Emphasis in Teaching And Learning
California State University, Channel Islands
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language & Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
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