Shantell Howlett
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Dedicated para-professional passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Building strong relationships with children to create a positive learning environment. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations or conflict. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools fostering in academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community School District
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Behavior Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and staff members
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Intensive Behavior Associate
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Reduced instances of disruptive behaviors through proactive intervention strategies and consistent implementation of behavior plans.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by consistently reinforcing appropriate actions using praise and rewards.
- Effectively managed challenging situations with students by remaining calm, composed, and focused on implementing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Established trusting relationships with students by exhibiting empathy, patience, and understanding during challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA1994
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Behavior Management
- Oral communication
- Instructional support
- Behavior Modeling
- Special Education Support
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Substitute Teacher License
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community School District
08.2019 - Current
Behavior Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
Intensive Behavior Associate
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
University of Northern Iowa
- Substitute Teacher License
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
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