Responsible, hard working, and energetic paraprofessional that is passionate about helping kids excel. Motivated and eager to assist teachers and school staff in creating a positive, educational environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mount Horeb Area School District
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
04.2024 - Current
Enthusiastically greeted parent drop-off students by name each morning, and ensured safe entry into the building.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Organized educational materials and resources for classroom activities and lessons.
Supported teachers in classroom management and student activities.
Facilitated individual and small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
Implemented behavioral breaks for individual students as needed, or when requested by colleagues.
Directed the lunchroom by upholding expectations, utilizing computer software to record lunch purchases, and managing cleanup time.
Coordinated lunchtime transitions for several classrooms of students heading to recess.
Supervised student activities during recess to ensure safety, foster inclusivity, assist with conflict resolution, and respond to injuries.
Implemented behavioral strategies and positive reinforcement to encourage good choices.
Maintain confidentiality of student information while documenting and communicating student behavior with authorized parties.
Assisted in brainstorming and implementing learning and transition strategies for students with different needs.
Stay Home Mom
Self Employed
Belleville, WI
07.2012 - Current
Able to multitask projects and activities.
Maintain a safe, organized and clean environment.
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Good communication and people skills with both children and adults.
Self motivated and works well without supervision.
Ability to manage time and schedules in an efficient manner.
Passion for helping children grow and succeed.
Able to set and hold boundaries with care.
Volunteer in classrooms and on school field trips; working with students in individual and group settings.
Coach for Girls on the Run. Empowering kids, collaborating with co-coaches and leading lessons/practices.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Mount Horeb Area School District
Mount Horeb, WI
09.2023 - 04.2024
Assist teachers with classroom management, material preparation, and distribution.
Supervise students during arrival, recess, lunch, break times, and dismissal periods.
Offer support, guidance, and positive reinforcement to students in kindergarten through fifth grade to encourage appropriate behavior.
Provide individual and/or small group assistance to students requiring extra academic support, or needing to make up assignments or tests.
Grade completed student work.
Communicate and collaborate well with teachers and school staff from various schools and grade levels.
Facilitate small group activities, such as study groups and book clubs, that help promote social development and academic progress.
Trained in using the lunchroom computer software for tracking hot lunch purchases.
Maintain confidentiality of student information while directly communicating student behavior and performance with authorized parties.
Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and laminating.
Trained in answering school office phones and operating the main office door entry system at the Intermediate Center.
Contract Coordinator
Gordon Flesch Company
Fitchburg, WI
07.2007 - 07.2012
Accurately establishing and managing of service contract records.
Meter collection and entry for billing.
Efficiently maintaining and reviewing invoicing.
Process contract revisions and complete cancellation requests and credit memos.
Professionally answer and address customer and sales representative questions via phone and email.
Maintain knowledge of other departments and their functionality.
Create special reports and billing spreadsheets for major accounts.
Review third party service provider invoices to ensure consistency with contract terms and approve payment.