Sandra Mills
Garnett,KS
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience specializing in behavior management and student engagement. Proven ability to implement effective interventions and promote social skills development. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering a calm, supportive environment, ensuring positive learning outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SEL/Behavior Paraeducator
USD 365
08.2024 - Current
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
Secretary
USD 365
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
School Psychologist Para
USD 368
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 368
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Junior Senior High School
Garnett, Kansas05-1999
Skills
- Student engagement
- Curriculum implementation
- Behavior improvements
- Social integration
- Classroom organization
- Sensory integration strategies
- Social development and integration
- Social skills development
- Educational assistance
- Data collection
- Enrichment activities
- Visual supports
- Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Social support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior modification
Timeline
SEL/Behavior Paraeducator
USD 365
08.2024 - Current
Secretary
USD 365
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Psychologist Para
USD 368
08.2015 - 02.2022
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 368
08.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Junior Senior High School
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