Rocio Grams
Shawano,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Even though I have 17 years in education field I have a particular background. I was born in Mexico, my native language is Spanish. My first jobs were on restaurants, retail and seasonal bilingual tax preparation assistant. This singular background gives me the opportunity to be a good candidate for this job.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gresham school district
Gresham , WI
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to teachers for parental notification.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Developed detailed inventory of equipment and school supplies.
Paraprofessional
Shawano School District
Shawano, WI
12.2007 - 12.2022
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Organized field trips and other school activities as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Developed detailed inventory of equipment and school supplies.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to [Job title] for parental notification.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
College of Menominee Nation
Keshena, WISkills
- Teacher Support
- Arts and Crafts
- Crisis Intervention
- Activity Oversight
- Special Education Support
- Classroom Support
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Patient
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Educational Games
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Life Skills Training
- Emotional Support
- Computer Skills
- Individual Student Assistance
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Safety Understanding
- Disability Awareness
- IEP Familiarity
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom Technology
- Classroom Organization
- Multicultural Awareness
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- TESOL certification (teaching English to speakers of other languages).
- Special education license
Affiliations
- Shamanic programs. I attend classes, programs, teachings about shamanism and holistic healing.
Accomplishments
- Recognition award. Shawano school district recognized me to be a dedicated paraprofessional staff for my 15 years of collaboration.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gresham school district
01.2023 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Shawano School District
12.2007 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Education
College of Menominee Nation
- TESOL certification (teaching English to speakers of other languages).
- Special education license
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