Shari McMahan
Fishers,United States
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Geist Montessori Academy
McCordsville , IN
2020.01 - Current
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Used OG training to lead reading groups.
- Used Montessori training to assist students with montessori tools in the classroom.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies, Business, and Administrative Cert.
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID2023-12
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Assistance
- Classwork oversight
- IEP goals
Affiliations
I love being outdoors. I enjoy dancing and singing. I sing jazz and play the piano moderately. I love to jog and make oil paintings. I love teaching. I am studying Spanish currently and working towards certification as a lead teacher.
Accomplishments
I received two awards from the Fishers YMCA for performance and active work in the community.
Certification
- OG certification
- LAMP trained
- Montessori experience/training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Geist Montessori Academy
2020.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies, Business, and Administrative Cert.
Brigham Young University - Idaho
- OG certification
- LAMP trained
- Montessori experience/training
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