Michigan certified Para Educator strongly focused on developing plans that meet the auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic needs of all students.
Enthusiastic Para Educator with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Dedicated Paraeducator with 21+ years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in Orton Gillingham paired with strong commitment to total development of students.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Para Educator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Orton Gillingham Certification
19
19
Workkeys Career Readiness Certfication
4
4
I-Ready Certification
3
3
Max Scholar Certification
Work History
Para Educator
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
09.2002 - Current
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Facilitated Orton Gillingham small reading, writing, and phonics groups.
Created Individual Learning Plans to ensure that all students reach their full potential.
Work with co-teacher to implement modifications and accommodations for students.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Successfully improves student's reading using Orton-Gillingham Approach through integration of multi-sensory language skills.
Create individualized lesson plans for each tutoring session based on student's test scores and needs.
Meet with parents to communicate goals and achievements.
Provides positive feedback to help increase student's self-confidence.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings
Cashier
The Home Depot Inc
Warren, MI
1998 - 2001
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Lifted up to 25 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads
Education
GED -
Franklin Adult Education
Detroit, MI
05.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
Skills
Orton-Gillingham whole group instructor
Orton-Gillingham tutor
Currently completing Orton-Gillingham practicum to become certified through Orton-Gillingham Academy
Tutoring
Differentiated instruction
Interdisciplinary teaching
Lesson Planning
Teacher Support
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Smart Board
Classroom Technology
Computer Skills
Preparing Instructional Materials
Reading and Writing Support
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
School Policy and Rules Enforcement
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Accomplishments
Completed 30 hour Orton-Gillingham Training course through the Orton-Gillingham Academy.
Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.
Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Increased student participation by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Created a tutoring program for students with learning disabilities.
Certification
WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate, August 2009
Orton Gillingham Classroom Educator Course, September 2019
Max Scholar Certified, June 2021
I-Ready Certified, August 2019
Timeline
Para Educator
Detroit Public School Community District
09.2002 - Current
Cashier
The Home Depot Inc
1998 - 2001
GED -
Franklin Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs