SANDRA LANCASTER
Sanford,FL
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
05.2016 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teachers managing assignments and students' needs
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in a classroom
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior and positive reinforcement strategies
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities for primary teachers.
Dividend
English Estates, Midway & Bentley Elementary
06.2012 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks
- Used coordination and planning skills with regular teachers to achieve results in student learning
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Actively listened to students, escalated major issues to regular classroom teachers.
Paraprofessional Educator
Bentley Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Paraprofessional/Tutor K
Hamilton Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers.
Paraprofessional PreK ESE, Hamilton Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teachers.
Education
Communication
Rollins College
Winter Park, FLAssociate Degree - undefined
Valencia College
Winter Park, FLSkills
- Student needs support
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Teacher Support
- Classroom management
Additional Information
- Highly motivated assisting students in their educational success. Non-Instructional Employee Recognition in November 2014. Seminole County Dividend of the Year 2011.
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Bentley Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
05.2016 - Current
Paraprofessional/Tutor K
Hamilton Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2015
Paraprofessional PreK ESE, Hamilton Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2013
Dividend
English Estates, Midway & Bentley Elementary
06.2012 - Current
Communication
Rollins College
Associate Degree - undefined
Valencia College
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