Sara Mijares
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with 20 plus years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Class Paraprofessional
Plainfield School District 202
Plainfield, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
SBL Paraprofessional
Darien School District 61
Darien, IL
07.2011 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Multi-needs Paraprofessional
LaGrange Area Department of Special Education
LaGrange, IL
01.2000 - 06.2011
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton College
Cicero, ILSkills
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral plan management
- Teacher Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- IEP goals
- Student Supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Transition planning
- Data Collection
- Visual Schedules
- Sensory Integration
- Collaboration with teachers
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Paraprofessional License #2213674
Timeline
Project Class Paraprofessional
Plainfield School District 202
09.2021 - Current
SBL Paraprofessional
Darien School District 61
07.2011 - 08.2021
Multi-needs Paraprofessional
LaGrange Area Department of Special Education
01.2000 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Morton College
- Paraprofessional License #2213674
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