Risa Coco
Sunset,LA
Summary
Experienced Instructional Paraprofessional boasting significant experience in student engagement and curriculum delivery. Strengths include developing individualized learning plans, assisting with classroom management, and adapting instruction to diverse learning needs. Past roles have consistently exhibited impact through heightened student understanding and academic progress. Demonstrated skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving support effectiveness in this role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Creswell Elementary
Opelousas, LA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Participated in staff development activities as assigned by school administration.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas, LA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provided individualized assistance to students requiring extra help.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students with special needs.
- Created a positive learning environment by providing support and encouragement to students.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Northest Elementary
Opelousas, LA
08.1990 - 05.2019
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians.
- Implemented accommodations for special education students as outlined in their IEPs.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
- Attended IEP meetings to discuss student progress and goals.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Social integration
- Student Learning Support
- Learning modality knowledge
- IEP familiarity
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Special needs
- Proficient with PEG Tube feedings
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Creswell Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2022
Instructional Paraprofessional
Opelousas Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Instructional Paraprofessional
Northest Elementary
08.1990 - 05.2019
- Paraprofessional Certification
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