Ronald Coleman
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Multi-talented Special Education Aide with 12 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 12 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for disabled students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, CA
03.2010 - Current
- Assisting clients with mental health and learning disabilities to cope and function with daily life struggles.
- Work in a team with teachers, students, and caregivers to develop an effective plan to identify triggers that cause negative behaviors which interrupts the learning environment.
- Counsels and de-escalate clients who are decompensating.
- Assists clients in developing life skills for employment, education and meaningful relationships.
- Observe and document clients strengths and weaknesses and discuss with team.
- Work with community programs to help clients develop their social and personal skills.
- Mentor clients about career aspirations.
Youth Counselor
Bayfront Youth Services
Long Beach, CA
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Provided social support for clients with mental health disorders.
- Encouraged clients to display positive behavior through motivational speaking and mentorship.
- Assisted clients in helping them to improve social skills through positive reinforcement and behavior modification.
Education
No Degree -
Compton Community College
Compton, CANo Degree -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CANo Degree - Political Science
Cal State Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Cal State Dominguez
05.2022
Skills
- Construction Techniques
- Conflict Management
- Instructional Support
- Behavioral Supervision
- Disciplinary Enforcement
- Behavioral Plan Management
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Paramount Unified School District
03.2010 - Current
Youth Counselor
Bayfront Youth Services
10.2008 - 11.2011
No Degree -
Compton Community College
No Degree -
Long Beach City College
No Degree - Political Science
Cal State Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Cal State Dominguez
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