Paula Dudley
Altadena,CA
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within a pre-determined time frame.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Odyssey Charter School- North
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Paraprofessional
Partners In Special Education
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Christian Preschool
10.2019 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Clinician (Seasonal Position)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Implemented students instructional services as outlined by Lindamood-Bell Consultant, Center Director and/or other Instructional leader.
- Administered approximately 7 students per day with their language and literacy skills.
- Instructed and recorded students progress from given lesson plans within hour limited time frame per student.
Academic Tutor
Neighborhood Urban Family Center
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Promoted physical, metal and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Directed enrichment classes(cooking, sports, music) that enhanced students learning.
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA2002
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1999
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building and management
- Computer proficient
- Positive and encouraging
- Outstanding social skills
- Technological instruction
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Odyssey Charter School- North
01.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Partners In Special Education
02.2021 - 12.2021
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Christian Preschool
10.2019 - Current
Clinician (Seasonal Position)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
03.2019 - 07.2019
Academic Tutor
Neighborhood Urban Family Center
10.2014 - 03.2016
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
09.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
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