Sabrina Smith
Cleveland
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Coaching and modeling teachers and staff to identify and change behaviors that may be hindering the students success or well-being. Applied behavior analysis, Observing students. Creating a intervention for the students, Putting the intervention in place for the student. Coaching and modeling teachers, and staff how to use visuals, visual schedules, schedule slide to help with routines, Making task boxes, independent work space, and stations students can rotate. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Behavior Coach
Splendora ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Model behavior management strategies for teachers and staff for successfully addressing challenging behavior.
- Effectively manage escalated student behavior.
- Facilitated group activities focused on social skills development, fostering improved peer interactions among students.
- Conducted workshops on classroom management and conflict resolution for fellow educators, strengthening their ability to handle challenging situations.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, promoting a collaborative approach to behavior improvement.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining detailed records of interventions and progress updates to track outcomes over time.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one coaching sessions for students struggling with behavioral issues.
- Supported special education teachers in developing appropriate accommodations for students with unique behavioral challenges.
- Increasing the skills of the regular classroom teacher to better meet the needs of the student with behavioral and/or emotional issues.
- Work collaboratively with the school to identify students in need of a behavioral intervention,
SLC Aide
Hitchcock ISD
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hitchcock
Hitchcock, TX05.2005
Skills
- Administrative Updates
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Individual Sessions
- Parental Interaction
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Ongoing Assistance
- Navigational Skills
- Student Supervision
- Fine Motor Skills
- Teaching and Instruction
- Developing Social Skills
- Behavioral Disorders
- IEP Goals
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
Timeline
District Behavior Coach
Splendora ISD
08.2023 - Current
SLC Aide
Hitchcock ISD
10.2018 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Hitchcock
Texas Educator Certificate
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