Samuel Pratt
Mankato,MN
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated leadership qualities by leading large groups of students and staff through instruction. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato, MN
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
ACES Site Lead
Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
Boys Basketball Coach
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Public Schools
Lake Crystal, MN
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for the boys basketball team.
- Created practice plans to help improve players' skills in shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense.
- Organized team scrimmages and drills to build teamwork among players.
- Evaluated game performance of each player and identified areas requiring improvement.
Paraprofessional
Northfield Public Schools
Northfield, MN
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northfield Senior High School
Northfield, MN06-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MNSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Activity Oversight
- Activity Planning
- Effective Communication
- Educational Assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Management
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid
Timeline
Boys Basketball Coach
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Public Schools
11.2023 - 02.2024
Paraprofessional
Mankato Area Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
ACES Site Lead
Mankato Area Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Northfield Public Schools
12.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Northfield Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
CPR/AED/First Aid
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