Pauline Miller
Palmetto,GA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with 13½ years of experience supporting diverse learners in both special and general education settings. Expertise in assisting verbal and non-verbal students, including those with autism and ADHD, through individualized support and tailored learning strategies. Focused on fostering communication, independence, and an inclusive environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional success.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Arbor Springs Elementary School
Newnan, Georgia
03.2026 - Current
- Provide individualized instructional, behavioral and daily support to students in critical care sped classroom to non-verbal students.
- Assist classroom teacher in implementing instructional activities.
- Assist students with transitions between classroom activities, instructional tasks to promote engagement, consistency and independence.
- Escorted students safely during transitions to restrooms, playground, and cafeteria. to restroom cafeteria; outside to playground, and on field trips.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway, New York
10.2013 - 01.2025
- Provided instructional assistance to students in self-contained and regular classrooms.
- Guided small groups during independent work and center rotations
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Reinforced lessons, assisted worth classroom assignments,and helped students participate in activities aligned with teacher-directed instruction.
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
East Rockaway, New York
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Monitored children's interactions and behaviors to promote a positive environment during daily routines and classroom transitions.
- Created engaging lesson plans to promote active student participation.
- Maintained a safe and clean learning environment by adhering to center policies.
- Updated patents on student behavior to foster collaboration in supporting student growth.
Tax Preparer
H and R Block
East Rockaway, New York
01.2000 - 03.2012
- Prepared individual and business tax returns by gathering and analyzing client financial information to ensure accuracy.
- Ensured timely filling of all client tax returns by monitoring deadlines and prioritizing work accordingly.
- Informed clients of telemarketing track law changes, enhancing their understanding and allowing for better financial planning.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
Flushing, New York
01.2005 - 08.2009
- Sorted incoming mail for delivery to appropriate departments or individuals.
- Organized outgoing mail into trays, sacks, and containers for delivery routes.
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Sorted incoming mail by destination, size, and class.
Financial Control Analyst
Citibank
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Reconciled statements and payment records to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Prioritized urgent tasks to maintain worldliness in a fast- paced environment.
- Responded to phone calls promptly and professionally, facilitating effective communication with stakeholders.
Student Aide
Bronx Community College
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Answered phone calls and greeted students with clear, professional service.
- Maintained accurate filing of student documents to support efficient record-. keeping.
- Executed clerical support tasks, including scanning, photocopying and faxing materials, to facilitate efficient office operations.
Data Entry Clerk
Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, New York
01.1983 - 01.1990
- Maintained a detail-oriented approach while efficiently managing repetitive data entry tasks.
- Minimized stores through thorough data verification and classification, ensuring high accuracy.
- Executed printing and scanning tasks to support daily office operations and workflow.
Education
Certificate - Word Processing
Barclay Career Institute
New York, NY 01.1997 - 04.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY 01.1991 - 06.1996
Skills
- Inclusive teaching methods
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum adaptation
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Confidentiality compliance
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Safety protocol adherence
- Instructional and classroom support
- Student transitions and daily routine
- Critical care classroom assistance
- Instructional assistance
- Lesson reinforcement
- Small group instruction
References
See attached
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Arbor Springs Elementary School
03.2026 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
10.2013 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
08.2012 - 10.2013
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
01.2005 - 08.2009
Tax Preparer
H and R Block
01.2000 - 03.2012
Financial Control Analyst
Citibank
01.1997 - 12.2000
Certificate - Word Processing
Barclay Career Institute
01.1997 - 04.1997
Student Aide
Bronx Community College
01.1991 - 01.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Bronx Community College
01.1991 - 06.1996
Data Entry Clerk
Chase Manhattan Bank
01.1983 - 01.1990