Rebecca Sellers
Gaffney ,SC
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gilmanton School
09.2016 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Gilmanton School District
09.2016 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning styles and accessibility requirements of each student.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop personalized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one coaching.
- Documented student progress through regular assessments, data collection, and detailed notes.
- Improved student behavior and classroom engagement by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Promoted inclusion by fostering relationships between general education students and those with special needs.
- Contributed to creating an inclusive culture within the school community through advocacy efforts on behalf of students with disabilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education support services.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to help students overcome barriers in their learning process effectively.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information regarding students'' diagnoses, family situations, and academic struggles.
- Monitored classroom accommodations for consistency across various subjects ensuring seamless integration of support services.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary to maintain safety within the school environment.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized support and accommodations.
- Assisted with daily life skills such as self-care routines, time management, and organization strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Winnacunnet High School
Hampton, NH06.2001
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Special Education
- Student Supervision
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Behavior improvements
- Reading and Writing Support
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Child Development
- Educational Support
- Activity Oversight
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gilmanton School
09.2016 - Current
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Gilmanton School District
09.2016 - Current
Winnacunnet High School
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