Sandi Jones
Otis,CO
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with expertise in IEP delivery and effective behavior management. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Otis High School
08.2021 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted classroom teachers in implementing instructional strategies and adapting materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive student interactions.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Shabaz/CNA
Washington County Nursing Home
10.2015 - 04.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety while meeting individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, fostering a supportive environment for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, ensuring timely intervention.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining high standards of hygiene throughout facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Lead Teacher Float
Primrose School of Tallgrass
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development through regular communication and feedback.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Assisted children with special needs by providing tailored support and accommodations, ensuring inclusive learning environment.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
NJC
Sterling, COAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
NJC
Sterling, CO12-2010
Skills
- Support for learning disabilities
- Classroom support
- Team collaboration with educators
- Understanding of spectrum disorders
- Proficient in body language interpretation
- Creating visual schedules
- Emotional management
- IEP delivery and management
- Proficient in sign language
- Assistance with toileting needs
- Effective behavior management
- Specialized curriculum development
- Consistent reliability
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Otis High School
08.2021 - Current
Shabaz/CNA
Washington County Nursing Home
10.2015 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher Float
Primrose School of Tallgrass
02.2011 - 11.2012
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
NJC
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
NJC