Saysamone Silavanh
Opelika,AL
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Opelika City Schools
Opelika, AL
08.2016 - Current
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
Substitute Teacher
Opelika City Schools
Opelika, AL
09.2009 - 05.2015
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
- Showed Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Troy University
Troy, AL06-2008
Emergency Special Education Certificate - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Assistive technology
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Social skills development
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Positive role model
- Training in food handling preparation
- Personal hygiene support
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Student support
- Life skills instruction
- Transition planning
- Relationship building
- Social skills training
- Emotional support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Opelika City Schools
08.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Opelika City Schools
09.2009 - 05.2015
BBA - Business Management
Troy University
Emergency Special Education Certificate - Special Education
University of West Alabama