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Pamela Christopher

Instructional Assistant
Remington,IN

Summary

Multi-talented Instructional Assistant with 10+ years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Effective Paraprofessional Educator with strong history of faculty collaboration and IEP management demonstrated across 10+ years in similar roles. Highly skilled in managing diverse learning modalities and providing classroom support. Attentive Paraprofessional Educator skilled in monitoring student activities to facilitate positive and supportive learning environment. Bring 10+ years of classroom management and teacher support.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

TriCounty Junior-Senior High School
Wolcott, IN
August - Current
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

School and Home Base Case Manager

Valley Oaks Health (formally Wabash Valley)
Rensselaer, IN
08.2005 - 05.2010
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
  • Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Managed case load of 10 children in welfare system, providing comprehensive, community-based care.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Life Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
08.1991 - 05.1995

Associate of Science - Special Education

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
08.1988 - 05.1991

No Degree - Early Childhood Education- Certification

Ivy Tech
Lafayette, IN
08.2010 - 05.2011

Skills

    Student inclusion

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Certification

TCI

Interests

I love to read, crochet, cook and teach children

Timeline

No Degree - Early Childhood Education- Certification

Ivy Tech
08.2010 - 05.2011

TCI

08-2010

School and Home Base Case Manager

Valley Oaks Health (formally Wabash Valley)
08.2005 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Life Education

Indiana State University
08.1991 - 05.1995

Associate of Science - Special Education

Vincennes University
08.1988 - 05.1991

Instructional Assistant

TriCounty Junior-Senior High School
August - Current
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