Rebecca Ehlen
Waukesha,WI
Summary
I am a driven, hardworking employee who loves her job and working with both children and adults seeking extra guidance. I am very outgoing and enjoy trying to make a positive influence on others’ lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Waukesha School District
01.2024 - Current
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Provided students with emotional/cognitive support while in the classroom or within the special education classroom.
- Help students to reach their academic goals while keeping a flexible schedule to offer support to other students who may be emotionally dysregulated.
Respite Caregiver
College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors
06.2023 - Current
- Help children with disabilities adapt and learn how to use daily social living skills, such as potty training and eating/making meals.
- Assisted children while transitioning to other activities, such as doctor appointments and school.
Paraprofessional
Westby Area School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Helped students to express their thoughts and emotions when negatively stimulated.
Youth Program Coordinator
City Of La Crosse Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Incorporated different camps and activities for all abilities, normalizing the interaction between children who have disabilities with children who don't have a disability.
Camp Counselor and Coach
Special Olympics
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Learned to accommodate and adapt to different athletes wants and needs
- Building consistent relationships with the athletes so I was able to provide them with a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment while building new and more understanding communication for the athletes.
School Age Care Teacher’s Assistant
The YMCA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated inclusion within several activities, teaching the students what it means to be welcoming to others.
- Developed safe and healthy relationships with the children while trying to main a positive environment
Waitress
Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Used communication skills to talk with customers and guest while serving them
- Worked and built-up customer service skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences and Humanities: Psychology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WISkills
- Time management
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Communication
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Volunteer of the Year
Awarded Volunteer of the Year through coaches and staff. Achieved this award by actively participating with the athletes and youth, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout each sport.
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Waukesha School District
01.2024 - Current
Respite Caregiver
College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Westby Area School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Program Coordinator
City Of La Crosse Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - 05.2023
School Age Care Teacher’s Assistant
The YMCA
10.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor and Coach
Special Olympics
08.2021 - 05.2023
Waitress
Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences and Humanities: Psychology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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