Patricia Millspaugh
Charlotte County Public Schools
Punta Gorda
12
years of professional experience
Experienced paraprofessional with a strong background in implementing tailored strategies for diverse learning needs. Proficient in classroom organization and collaboration with educators to enhance student engagement and motivation. Eager to contribute to a nurturing educational environment.
Work History
Classroom Paraprofessional
11 Years 8 Months- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers in lesson planning and material preparation.
- Implemented individualized support strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt teaching methods based on student progress and feedback.
- Boosted student morale and motivation through consistent praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing a clear set of classroom rules, expectations, and consequences that fostered a respectful learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in implementing district policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, ideas, and strategies for improving student learning experiences across the curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching strategies and content knowledge enhancement.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development in areas such as reading comprehension or mathematics problemsolving.
- Worked with students dealing with learning challenges or behavioral issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Skills
Learning disabilities support
Classroom organization
Emotional support
Student supervision
Visual supports
Social skills training
Small group instruction
Sensory integration
Autism spectrum support
Attention deficit support
Timeline
Classroom Paraprofessional
Charlotte County Public Schools
12.2014 - CurrentRead More
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science from Business
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