Patrice Wiggins
Paraprofessional
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Perceptive Educator with 22 years of experience leading elementary students. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and upbeat attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Suffolk Public Schools
Suffolk, VA
08.2001 - Current
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University Academy
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2023 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 09.1990 - 01.1994
Skills
Educational assistance
Classroom management
Student needs support
Group and individual instruction
Lesson development
Student inclusion
Behavior improvements
Teacher Support
Activity Planning
Faculty support
Documentation
Timeline
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University Academy
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
09.1990 - 01.1994