Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Manager
Pamela Allen

Pamela Allen

Para Educator
Warren,MI

Summary

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

Wayne County Community College District
Pamela AllenPara Educator