Polly Johnson
Orange City,FL
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals. Goal-orient Paraprofessional caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional/substitute teacher with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level paraprofessional/substitute teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VPK Assistant
Idyllwild Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Starchild Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Brookshire Elementary School
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Paraprofessional./Autism Satellite Class
Mesa Middle School
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Helped teacher devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students' needs, interests and abilities.
- Operated and cared for equipment used in classroom for instructional purposes.
- Assisted with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Distributed and collected workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
- Guided independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by teacher.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
PE Paraprofessional
Lake Sybelia Elementary School
11.2005 - 03.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins, High School
Saint Petersburg, FloridaNo Degree - American Sign Language
Valencia Community College
Orlando FloridaNo Degree - DCF 45 Hrs
Department of Children And Families
Volusia County, Florida11.2021
No Degree - Score 463
Praxis Assessment
Las Cruces, NM06.2017
Skills
- Special Projects
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Class Scheduling
- Classroom Instruction
- Educational Settings
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Safety
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Classdojo Software Experience
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Child Development Associate Certification
- State CDE Approved Paraprofessional
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Certification
DCF 45 hrs
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
VPK Assistant
Idyllwild Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Starchild Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Brookshire Elementary School
10.2019 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional./Autism Satellite Class
Mesa Middle School
09.2017 - 04.2018
PE Paraprofessional
Lake Sybelia Elementary School
11.2005 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins, High School
No Degree - American Sign Language
Valencia Community College
No Degree - DCF 45 Hrs
Department of Children And Families
No Degree - Score 463
Praxis Assessment
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