Shawna Lincoln
Holdenville,OK
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant 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 backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bowlegs Public Schools
Bowlegs, OK
08.2023 - Current
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Bowlegs Public School
Bowlegs, OK
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Assisted in developing appropriate expectations for classroom behavior, including setting limits when necessary.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to help foster self-esteem in young learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding development milestones.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests and daily activities.
- Facilitated social interactions among peers using cooperative games or group activities.
- Provided guidance and instruction to students in accordance with curriculum objectives.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times within the classroom environment.
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual needs of each student.
Loan Manager
Langley Management
Holdenville, OK
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Reviewed loan applications, verified income sources, and evaluated collateral value.
- Prepared documents for closing loans, such as promissory notes, security agreements.
- Assisted customers with understanding their options for refinancing existing loans.
- Negotiated terms of loans with borrowers, including interest rates and repayment schedules.
- Approved or denied loan requests based on established criteria.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2011
Associate of Science - Psychology
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK12-2008
High School Diploma -
Holdenville High School
Holdenville, OK05-1990
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Clerical Support
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bowlegs Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Loan Manager
Langley Management
11.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Bowlegs Public School
08.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
East Central University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Seminole State College
High School Diploma -
Holdenville High School
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