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Paula Fletcher

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dynamic Behavior Support Teacher with a proven track record at The Louise S. McGehee School, enhancing student self-regulation and social skills through tailored behavior intervention plans. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and trauma-informed practices, I foster positive relationships with students and parents, significantly reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a supportive learning environment.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Support Teacher

The Louise S. McGehee School
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Promoted self-regulation skills through structured routines and clear expectations, empowering students to manage their own actions effectively.
  • Assisted in the development of behavior intervention plans, resulting in reduced disruptive behaviors.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision of students in instructional settings.
  • Facilitated group activities to teach essential social skills, improving peer interactions and friendships among students.
  • Partnered with school counselors to provide comprehensive support services for students experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.

Paraprofessional

Brentwood Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Early Childhood Educator

The Louise S. McGehee School
08.1995 - 08.2021

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  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.

Early Childhood Educator

Tulane University/Newcomb College
08.1989 - 08.1995
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Clarion State University
Clarion, PA
12-1983

Science

Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
06-1977

Skills

  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Special education strategies
  • Communication strategies
  • Behavior modification
  • Disability awareness
  • Individualized education plans
  • Visual supports
  • Trauma-informed practices

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Participate in [sport 1] and [sport 2], as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as [activity 1] and [activity 2]
  • Backpacking

Timeline

Behavior Support Teacher

The Louise S. McGehee School
08.2023 - 08.2025

Paraprofessional

Brentwood Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Early Childhood Educator

The Louise S. McGehee School
08.1995 - 08.2021

Early Childhood Educator

Tulane University/Newcomb College
08.1989 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Arts - English

Clarion State University

Science

Hancock Central School