Sebrina Williams

Special Education Paraprofessional

School District of Philadelphia

04.2013 - 01.2025

Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
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.
Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing 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.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.

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