Samantha Curry
Sharps Chapel,TN
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with proven success at Claiborne County Board of Education in fostering student engagement and managing challenging behaviors. Skilled in collaboration and emotional support strategies, I effectively tailored learning environments to meet diverse needs, ensuring students thrived academically and socially. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through empathy and strong communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Claiborne County Board Of Education
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Operate various forms of equipment and computers to ensure students' physical and communication needs are met.
- Collaborate with other professionals in scheduling therapies for students.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Seamstress
Englands
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various sewing tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
Registrar
K12
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Ensured accurate student records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
- Maintain district relations with other schools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Learning And Development
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2010
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Nonverbal communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Parental interaction
- Data collection
- Heavy lifting
- Emotional support strategies
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Claiborne County Board Of Education
01.2019 - 10.2021
Seamstress
Englands
09.2016 - 12.2018
Registrar
K12
09.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Learning And Development
Lincoln Memorial University
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