Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 15 years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Royse City ISD
Royse City, TX
12.2021 - Current
Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Oversaw class of 20 or more students in absence of instructor.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assistant Center Director
Cadence Education
Forney, TX
11.2017 - 09.2021
Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 325 children each day.
Managed $400k yearly budget for labor, supplies and building costs.
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents
Assistant Director
Learning Care Group
Las Vegas, NV
11.2015 - 11.2017
Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Led team of 43 Teaching professionals in daily operations
Preschool Teacher-Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Orange County, CA
04.2009 - 11.2015
Mentors and motivates staff in executing and sustaining quality classrooms with a positive environment for the children every day
Responsible for day-to-day and enhancement of monthly curriculum provided by corporate offices
Completed proper documentation of children's progress, such as; daily reports and seasonal assessments, also conducted parent-teacher conferences
Assisted families in best techniques of completing toilet training in the classroom setting.
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Development
Irvine Valley College
05.2007
Skills
Educational Settings
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Clerical Support
Behavior Modification
Educational Strategies
Lesson Preparation
Curriculum Implementation
Records Maintenance
Classroom Management
Head Teacher Support
Certification
Management
Special Needs
Applied Behavior Analysis
Autism Experience
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ShannonkleckaECE
Certifications and Licenses
Child Development Associate Certification
April 2021
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification