Patricia Lynch
Canton,MI
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Self-starter proudly promotes positive educational environments. Offers strong background working with special needs students. Attentive to details and thorough in helping students complete assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Achieve Charter Academy
Canton, MI
04.2015 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
Recess Aide
Achieve Charter Academy
Canton, MI
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Regularly checked playground equipment for signs of wear and tear and reported any damages found immediately to administration staff members.
- Created a fun atmosphere where children can develop teamwork skills through cooperative games and activities.
- Provided guidance to students on appropriate playground behavior and conflict resolution techniques.
- Enforced school rules regarding safety and conduct while participating in outdoor play activities.
- Supervised students while they are playing outdoors to make sure they remain safe.
- Helped organize games such as tag, kickball, dodgeball, four square during recess time.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure safety, discipline, and respect among peers.
- Supported special needs students by helping them participate fully in recess activities without feeling excluded or overwhelmed.
- Instructed proper use of playground equipment so children can enjoy themselves safely without getting hurt.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education, Business And Marketing
Wastenaw Community Colledge
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- IEP Compliance
- Classwork Oversight
- Special Needs
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP Goals
- Progress Monitoring
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Certification
- CPI Trained
- First Aide and CPR Trained
- Afirm Autism Training
- Multiple Paraprofessional Trainings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Achieve Charter Academy
04.2015 - Current
Recess Aide
Achieve Charter Academy
09.2014 - 04.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education, Business And Marketing
Wastenaw Community Colledge
- CPI Trained
- First Aide and CPR Trained
- Afirm Autism Training
- Multiple Paraprofessional Trainings
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