Renee Parkhurst
Monroe,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate in supporting students academically and individually. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Competent providing Math support in small group instruction or one on one. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Pinckney Community Schools
12.2012 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs, develop interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Assisted in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote self-regulation skills among students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for all students during classroom activities.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort, persistence, and progress toward goals.
- Effectively managed crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques and collaborating with support staff as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students by demonstrating empathy, understanding, and genuine care for their wellbeing.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class in absence of instructor
- Facilitated small group instruction targeting specific skill deficits, resulting in significant gains in targeted areas.
Substitute Teacher
EDU Staff
08.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIPsychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Visual supports
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Training
- Math Strategies
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
EDU Staff
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Pinckney Community Schools
12.2012 - 08.2023
Psychology
Michigan State University
Psychology
Western Michigan University
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