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Sandra Russo

Denham Springs,LA

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Livingston Parish Public School System
Livingston, LA
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
  • Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
  • Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.

Paraprofessional

Livingston Parish Public Schools
Livingston, LA
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • 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.
  • Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.

Clerical Specialist III

Department Of Public Works, Subdivision Office
Baton Rouge, LA
06.1997 - 04.1999
  • Prepared and distributed memos, letters, and other correspondence.
  • Compiled data and generated reports for management review.
  • Maintained database systems by entering new and updated information.
  • Provided administrative support to department staff members as required.
  • Performed data entry duties using a variety of software programs.
  • Received visitors at front desk, provided assistance as needed, and directed them to the appropriate party or area.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission or distribution.
  • Conducted research activities related to specific tasks or assignments.
  • Maintained business records by updating customer information.
  • Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Typing and processing letters and memorandums, typing and formulating the Department of Public Works comments concerning sewer, drainage, and traffic problems or preliminary subdivisions, resubdivisions and site-plans.
  • Answering the phone \and helping customers locate sewer wyes, drainage maps and final plats and addressing concerns that they have in the area of sewage and drainage.
  • Updating and filing all subdivision, resubdivision and site-plan folders, researching and analyzing files and responding to inquiries of customers either by phone or in person.
  • Reviews construction plans for proposed subdivisions to make sure they meet the requirements of City/Parish codes and regulations set forth by the Department of Public Works. This requires reviewing sewer layouts, drainage layouts, final plats, and construction of roads.
  • Assissting the Subdivision Engineer with Planning Items, which consists of proposed subdivisions, resubdivisions, and site-plans for the Subdvision Review Committee Meetings and the Planning Commission Meetings, which involves formulating the Department of Public Works comments for the Planning items, obtaining flood zone information for the Planning folders, and preparing and organizing the Planning folders for the meetings.
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Clerical Specialist II

City-Parish Planning Commission
Baton Rouge, LA
10.1996 - 06.1997
  • Compiled data and generated reports for management review.
  • Maintained database systems by entering new and updated information.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into computer systems prior to processing.
  • Prepared and distributed memos, letters, and other correspondence.
  • Provided administrative support to department staff members as required.
  • Clerical processing for Subdivisions, Resubdivisions, Site-plans, and Rezoning; typing and processing letters, typing envelopes, typing labels, typing and processing Adjacent Owner's certified letters and typing reports such as the Mid-Year report for the Economic Development Section of the Planning Commission.
  • Maintaining filing system for the Current Planning Division, which consists of filing correspondence and maps for the Subdivisions, Resubdivisions, Site-plans and Zoning.
  • Organizing, copying, and collating letters and maps for the Planning Commission Meetings and mailouts and Subdivision Review Meetings and mailouts.
  • Transmitting Subdivision and Resubdivision plats to other City-Parish Departments utilizing a recordation data sheet.
  • Data Entry of spreadsheets for the Geographic Information System.
  • Preparing the suitcases for the public meetings along with answering the phone and assisting the public.

Student Worker

Division of Administration, State Printing
Baton Rouge, LA
12.1993 - 10.1996
  • Reviewed printing specifications, verifying that they meet all requirements of customers' printing orders; report discrepancies to upper management; corrects and processes labor and material usages of printing jobs on a computerized costing system (Hagen Printer's Management); generates reports for manegerial use; assists office personnel in processing payroll documentation and makes sure that payroll is kept in compliance with policy and procedures along with entering time in the computer utilizing OS2.
  • Processes billing of jobs and prepares the invoices and statements; proofreads samples of typeset printing orders from the composition department; makes necessary corrections and reports any errors to this department; answers customer's inquiries concerning status of their jobs, schedule, deliveries, etc.; consults supervisors and upper management regarding departmental time frames; handles customers' inquiries concerning printing specifications and assists customer in filling out printing orders.
  • Maintains filing system of all printing jobs, opens and distributes mail to appropriate personnel, and answers multiple line telephone system on all incoming calls.
  • Assists office personnel in year-end inventory; verifies the accuracy of calculated figures used by the State Accounting Office.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor in Government

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05-1996

High School Diploma -

Central Private High School
Central, LA
05-1991

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Livingston Parish Public School System
01.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Livingston Parish Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2023

Clerical Specialist III

Department Of Public Works, Subdivision Office
06.1997 - 04.1999

Clerical Specialist II

City-Parish Planning Commission
10.1996 - 06.1997

Student Worker

Division of Administration, State Printing
12.1993 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor in Government

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Central Private High School

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