Rachel Darrow
Oklahoma City,Ok
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Truman Elementary School
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Supported students with various disabilities, mainly Autism, through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
- Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Jefferson Middle School in Oklahoma City School District
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted the teacher and other paraprofessionals in a special education self-contained classroom with students ranging from 5th grade to 8th grade
- Also, substituted for general education classrooms during Covid-19 when there weren’t enough substitutes
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
RECEPTIONIST
Andrade Medical Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, answered emails and voicemails, checked patients in and out, verified insurance, interacted with patients, answered patient questions
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Summer Babysitter
THE DAILEY FAMILY
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Cared for two children ages 6 and 9 years old on four weekdays, 7AM-5:30PM Monday through Thursday
- Prepared healthy meals twice a day and ensured proper eating manners
- Drove children to various types of activities, including dance, playdates, morning bible school, horseback riding lessons, and boy scout meetings
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues
- Took the children to various places for fun activities, including the zoo, the park, and the history museum
Babysitter
The Kraegel Family
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Cared for a 7 year old girl whenever the parent needed me
- Prepared healthy meals and ensured proper eating manners
- Played games with the child, including board games, dolls, active games, and dress up
- Took the child to do fun activities, including the pumpkin patch, seeing movies at the movie theater, and the zoo
- Met with the parent about their child’s behavior
- Enforced rules and managed behavior with proper discipline
Summer Babysitter
THE BOLIN FAMILY
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Cared for two children ages 8 and 12 years old every weekday, 7:30AM-6PM Monday through Friday
- Met with parents about children’s behavior daily
- Enforced rules and managed behavior throughout the day
- Took the children to various places for fun and educational activities, including the zoo, waterparks, museums, and parks
- Helped the children prepare healthy meals twice a day
- Supervised children while doing activities outdoors, including riding bicycles, swimming, and swinging
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Life Sciences - Child Development
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12.2020
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High School
Newcastle, OK05.2016
Skills
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Behavioral plan management
- Special needs
- Life Skills Development
- Data Collection
- Emotional Regulation
- Assistive Technology
- Adaptive Equipment
- Physical Disabilities Support
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Data Collection
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Professional Development
Advocates for children and families, Spring 2020, Fall 2020
Field Experience
- Infancy, infant crisis services, Spring 2019, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Played and watched the children of the mothers and or parents that were shopping in the boutique., Cleaned and sanitized the boutique and play area to keep everyone safe and healthy., Helped carry out the items that the mothers and or parents picked out from the boutique to their cars., Bagged the items the parents and or mothers picked out from the boutique.
- Middle childhood development, pepper’s ranch, Fall 2018, GUTHRIE, OK, Helped in the two year old music group once a week., Tutored some of the children twice a week., Helped with organization and office tasks., Helped organize and set up the monthly birthday celebration for the children and families.
- Adolescent development, special care inc., Spring 2020, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Helped supervise the teens in the after school care classroom., Assisted the teacher with preparing snacks and getting the teens off the bus and into the building., Helped monitor behaviors and settle arguments between the teens.
- Guidance of the young child, uco’s child study center, Spring 2019, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CAMPUS, EDMOND, OK, Helped supervise the children in the classroom., Played with and observed the children in the classroom., Helped the teachers clean up after the children and helped set up activities for the children., Made sure the children were being safe, following the rules, and being nice to one another.
- Practicum, down syndrome association of central oklahoma, Fall 2020, oklahoma city, ok, Helped write up grants for the association., Observed and helped in the Friday cooking class for teens with down syndrome., Tutored children one on one in Wednesdays tutoring sessions., Helped organize fundraisers that the association is having., Helped deliver the association's calendars to businesses that sponsored the calendar.
Awards
- PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
- DEAN’S HONOR ROLL- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE- UCO’S ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Community Service
- Infant Crisis Services Volunteer, Oklahoma City, OK
- Pepper's Ranch Volunteer, Guthrie, OK
- Special Care Inc. Volunteer, Oklahoma City, OK
- Down Syndrome of Central Oklahoma Volunteer, Edmond, OK
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Truman Elementary School
08.2022 - 03.2023
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Jefferson Middle School in Oklahoma City School District
11.2021 - 07.2022
RECEPTIONIST
Andrade Medical Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
Summer Babysitter
THE DAILEY FAMILY
05.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Babysitter
THE BOLIN FAMILY
06.2018 - 08.2018
Babysitter
The Kraegel Family
05.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Family Life Sciences - Child Development
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High School
Similar Profiles
Stephanie CarderStephanie Carder
Elementary Classroom Teacher at Truman Elementary School/SPS R12Elementary Classroom Teacher at Truman Elementary School/SPS R12
Vincent CarbullidoVincent Carbullido
Teacher at Harry S. Truman Elementary SchoolTeacher at Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Velma GarciaVelma Garcia
Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Canterbury Elementary SchoolKindergarten Paraprofessional at Canterbury Elementary School