Rebecca Zajac
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Experienced, dedicated, hands-on Paraeducator working with children of all ages and needs to instill a love of learning. Committed to providing resourceful, quality love and care to shape future students with the core needs to be successful in all aspects of life.
Superior communication skills and multitasking skills to make the educational atmosphere a positive place of emotional social and practical learning.
Dedicated Paraeducator with comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings.
Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in Special Education paired with strong commitment to total development of students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress. 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 and social-emotional goals.
Enthusiastic Paraeducator polished in curriculum development, behavior management and recordkeeping. Commended for consistently providing children with necessary learning tools to advance and build skills for success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education Highly Qualified
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Pre-K Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Kennedy Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Assisted lead teacher with day to day classroom procedures
- Provided quality reports of students' educational development
- Assisted lead teacher with writing weekly curriculum plans
- Took lead on morning work and morning meeting
- Kept a rigid cleaning schedule to keep classroom clean and hazard free.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
French Immersion Teaching Assistant
Ronald Reagan Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted lead teacher with classroom management
- Provided quality activities to further language skills for students
- Took lead on any translating needs
- Provided resourceful solutions to behavior challenges
- Stepped into lead position during teachers absence.
Special Needs Bus Aide
Norman Public Schools Transportation Dept.
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided a safe and clean atmosphere for Special Needs students to and from school
- Properly secured wheelchair bound students to ensure a safe and comfortable travel
- Kept up professional relationships and communications with families to provided quality care
- Administered all first aid and managed any behavioral concerns
- Provided quality and detailed daily reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2020
Anthropology
St. Cloud State University
06.2006
Archaeology
Minnesota State University Moorhead
06.2005
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Social Skills Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Educational assistance
- Reporting Requirements
- Behavior improvements
- Documentation
- IEP familiarity
- Data Collection
- Emotional Support
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
Professional references
- Lysa Mackey, Kennedy Elementary, (405) 366-5894, lmackey@normanps.org
- Amber Bui, Kennedy Elementary, (405) 366-5894, abui@normanps.org
Core highlights
- Dependable and compassionate team player that can adapt to any situation
- Superior organizational and communication skills
- Proper knowledge of Elementary curriculum and skill sets
- Quality experience and knowledge of all learning styles
- AED & CPR certified
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education Highly Qualified
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Kennedy Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2023
French Immersion Teaching Assistant
Ronald Reagan Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Special Needs Bus Aide
Norman Public Schools Transportation Dept.
08.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Rose State College
Anthropology
St. Cloud State University
Archaeology
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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