PEGGY MILKS
Calera
Summary
Compassionate professional experienced in supporting students with special needs and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues while delivering attentive care. Committed to maintaining organized, respectful, and productive learning spaces.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Silo Public Schools
Durant
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers in conducting educational assessments and developing individualized education plan (IEP) goals to enhance student learning.
- Supported students with individualized accommodations and learning assistance in a special education classroom.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction reinforcing foundational learning concepts.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt learning materials and resources.
- Monitor student behavior and communicate progress or concerns with instructors.
- Maintained a positive, structured learning environment, fostering engagement and support for students with diverse needs.
- Supervised classroom activities in absence of lead teacher, ensuring continuity of instruction and student engagement.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Unity Home Health Care
Durant
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Monitored patient vitals to ensure timely intervention and maintain health stability.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and dignity.
- Observed and reported physical or emotional changes in patient condition to healthcare staff.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Supported individualized care plans in collaboration with caregivers and medical professionals.
- Built compassionate relationships with patients and families to enhance emotional support and trust.
Customer Service Associate / Cashier
Walmart
Durant
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted customers in locating products and addressing inquiries to enhance their shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate cash handling, providing receipts and change to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operated point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient processing of cash, credit, and check transactions.
- Helped train new team members on register procedures and store policies.
Skills
- Special Education Classroom Support
- IEP Goal Assistance
- Behavioral Plan Implementation
- Student Supervision & Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient Care & Health Monitoring
- Organization & Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening & Communication
- Professionalism & Reliability
- Student advocacy
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Silo Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Unity Home Health Care
01.2009 - 01.2012
Customer Service Associate / Cashier
Walmart
01.2007 - 01.2009