Shamim Lat
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate special needs paraprofessional ,pursuing a degree in early childhood education, focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse in maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Passionate about supporting students progress by observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to student safety, wellness and happiness. Effective at watching students and modifying behaviors with proven strategies.Apt at assisting students with all needs. Knowledgeable about mealtime procedures, food safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Epic Special Education Staffing Agency
Chicago , IL
2020.07 - Current
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Contributed to the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Contributed to the development and execution of personalized behavior plans for students.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
BASIL HIGH SCHOOL
INDIA04.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Textile Engineering
Maharaja Sayaji Rao
IndiaBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
North Eastern Illinois Univeristy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Materials Preparation
- Working collaboratively
- Teacher Support
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
- Crisis Intervention
- Time management
- Small Group Instruction
- Educational assistance
- Individual Student Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior improvements
- First aid and CPR certified
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Assistance
- Mathematics Instruction
- Flexible
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Organizational skills
- Helping with medication
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Preparing meals
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Medication administration
- Teacher Support
- General housekeeping ability
- Bilingual in Urdu, Gujarati English
- Multitasking
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- Licensed paraprofessional educator- 2022
Affiliations
- Have been pursuing Islamic education learning fiqh in various subjects with renowned scholars of deen. Currently a Hifdh student , memorizing the holy book with a well known organization.
Accomplishments
- Have memorized surah Baqarah , continuing with further memorizarion, have taken classes with almaghrib in various fiqh rulings.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Epic Special Education Staffing Agency
2020.07 - Current
High School Diploma -
BASIL HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - Textile Engineering
Maharaja Sayaji Rao
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
North Eastern Illinois Univeristy
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- Licensed paraprofessional educator- 2022
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