Savannah Porter
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Processional seeking an industry change to support a cause which aligns with my lived experience. Bringing 10 years experience in providing critical support to those experiencing challenging life circumstances with varying needs and commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for individuals and families in crisis makes me qualified for this position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gladstone School District
11.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationship with 40 plus students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing evidence-based and individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student's growth and progress.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student's academic success and personal growth.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Personal Support Worker
State Of Oregon
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence, wellbeing, maintaining self-esteem, and general wellness.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Developed trust-based relationship with client through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12.2014
Skills
- Ability to understand and share the feelings of another, providing a supportive and non-judgmental space for people to share their experiences
- Excellent listening skills to fully comprehend the needs and concerns of others ensuring they feel heard and validated
-Skills in accessing and responding to immediate threats to a clients safety, effectively deescalating situations, and providing or coordinating assistance
- Critical Thinking and creative problem solving
- Ability to manage emotional stress related to work, and implement strategies to avoid burn out
- Ability to connect with a wide audience including individuals from differing backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and religions
- Knowledge and navigation of social service systems
- Trauma informed approach to building and maintaining healthy relationships with clients, stakeholders, and other agencies
Certifications and Trainings
- Equity
- Homeless Education
- Sexual Harassment
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Strategies
- Restraint/Seclusion Strategies
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Recognizing and Responding to Child Neglect and Abuse
- Abuse, Sexual Conduct, and Appropriate Communication
- First Aid
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gladstone School District
11.2019 - Current
Personal Support Worker
State Of Oregon
04.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
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