Noni Simmons
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Forward-thinking individual with love of literacy and dedication to all students. Offering more than 14 years of facilitating positive learning environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County School District
Brunswick, GA
10.2008 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Worked with students in home environments using tailored behavioral plan.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education (Dual)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Skills
- Parental Interaction
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Staff Meetings
- Activity Oversight
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavioral Plan Management
- IEP Goals
- Skills Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Social and Academic Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Environments
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County School District
10.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education (Dual)
Grand Canyon University
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