Shanda Miracle
Winneconne,WI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Oshkosh Area School District, adept at IEP compliance and fostering student advocacy. Skilled in implementing individualized educational plans while demonstrating empathy and collaboration with teachers to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive environments that support diverse learning needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
School Dstrict of Winneconne
01.2022 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- 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.
- 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 teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- 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.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Wautoma Area School District
10.2015 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided coverage for absent teachers as needed, seamlessly adapting to various teaching styles and subject matter expertise areas.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established rapport with students through consistent support and guidance, fostering positive relationships that promoted academic growth.
- Assisted in the development of classroom routines and procedures, reinforcing consistency and predictability for students.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices for paraprofessional educators.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments, contributing to their academic growth.
Substitute Paraprofessional
School District of Wild Rose
10.2015 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oshkosh Area School District
01.2025 - 09.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Preschool Migrant Teacher
Umos Inc. United Migrant Opportunity Services
05.2003 - 10.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WISkills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Student advocacy
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Special needs
Certification
- Special Education Paraprofessional License
Winneconne School District
Shanda Juday2022
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oshkosh Area School District
01.2025 - 09.2025
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
School Dstrict of Winneconne
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Wautoma Area School District
10.2015 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
School District of Wild Rose
10.2015 - Current
Preschool Migrant Teacher
Umos Inc. United Migrant Opportunity Services
05.2003 - 10.2015
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Fox Valley Technical College