Selena Burrow
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Community with parents daily about their children’s behaviors, growth and improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Shelby County School District
Germantown, TN
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Communicating with parents daily in person and over the phone.
Group Leader
YMCA
Memphis, TN
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Communicating with parents daily in person and over the phone.
Wheelchair Agent
PrimeFlight
Memphis, TN
12.2020 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Communicating with parents daily in person and over the phone.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Interdisciplinary
- Team Collaboration
- Social development and integration
- Customer service
- Educational Support
- Emotional Support
- Communication
- First Aid certification
- Social development and integration
- Emergency setting
- Independent judgment
- Multiple tasks
- Technical manuals
- Microsoft
Certification
CPR
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention
Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting
Child Abuse: Identification & Intervention
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Workplace Injury
Slips, Trips and Falls
Scent Awareness
Lead Safety Awareness
Head Lice
Hazard Communication: Right to Understand (GHS)
Bedbugs in schools
Indoor Air quality AwarenessOn the Job
Injury (OJI) procedures
TN-SADS-School-Age
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head
Trauma
Licensure Rules and Regulations Training
Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV.
Abuse Risk Management.
Keeping Your YMCASafe.
YMCASummer Food Service Training .
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Shelby County School District
10.2022 - Current
Group Leader
YMCA
05.2022 - 05.2023
Wheelchair Agent
PrimeFlight
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee College