Shawnta Simmons
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Paraprofessional offers 10 years in ISS, BSS, ICS and Extended learning classrooms. Skilled Behavioral Support brings expertise in documentation, reporting and compliance. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
11.2012 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
Summer School Registar/Receptionist/Instructional Assistant
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Register out of district / In-district students for secondary summer school sessions using SIS program.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service to parents and students, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate student records through diligent monitoring and data entry, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2023
Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Individual Student Assistance
- Data Entry Software
- Classroom Technology
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Support
- Clerical Support
Timeline
Summer School Registar/Receptionist/Instructional Assistant
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2022 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
11.2012 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
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