A dedicated and experienced infant and toddler exceptional student education support aid with a passion for nurturing early childhood development, skilled in providing individualized care, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and fostering strong parent partnerships to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and toddlers.
Hi, I’m
Shelbi Ivey
Spring Hill,fl
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hernando County School District
Pre-K Exceptional Student Education Para
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 3 years old - 5 years old, with developmental levels ranging 8 months to 5 years old.
- A dedicated and experienced infant and toddler exceptional student education support aid with a passion for nurturing early childhood development, skilled in providing individualized care, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and fostering strong parent partnerships to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and toddlers.
- Supported classroom teachers in adapting instructional materials and methods for students with various exceptionalities such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, ADHD, ODD, language and speech disorder, traumatic brain injury.
- Enhanced communication skills with students by utilizing visual aids and assistive technology.
- Developed strong relationships with students by providing empathetic support during difficult transitions or challenging moments throughout their educational journey.
- Supported diverse learners by modifying instructional materials for various learning styles.
- Managed detailed records of student progress and attendance, providing valuable information for decision-making processes within the school system.
- Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment for exceptional students.
- Assisted in the development of gross motor skills through physical education activities specifically designed for special needs children.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current on best practices in special education teaching methods.
- Provided emotional support to students to promote social interaction and reduce anxiety.
Kelly Services
Substitute Teacher
11.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Bay Laurel Center CDD
Utility Billing & Customer Solutions Specialist
11.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Managed a high volume of inbound calls, maintaining professionalism and efficiency under pressure.
- Increased client retention through personalized attention and proactive problemsolving.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with customers, solidifying relationships and ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving utility service inquiries and concerns.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective communication, coordination, and collaboration on tasks.
Ocala Community Credit Union
Lead Teller
04.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Managed cash inventory, ensuring accurate balancing of the vault and individual teller drawers daily.
- Assisted in training new tellers to ensure a consistent level of excellent service across the team.
- Mentored junior tellers, fostering professional growth and improved performance within the team.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients.
Potters Hand Preschool
Infant & Toddler Classroom Assistant
05.2010 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Ages birth - 5 years old
- Provided support during transitional periods for families, such as moving from an infant room to a toddler room, establishing routines and comforting strategies.
- Implemented a variety of sensory experiences for children to develop fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
- Enhanced infant and toddler development by implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate activities for promoting sensory exploration.
- Encouraged social interaction with peers by facilitating group play.
- Strengthened parent involvement in their child''s education by providing resources and information on supporting infant development at home.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop strategies for addressing individual infant needs and fostering developmental growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating play-based learning activities that fostered curiosity and exploration among toddlers.
- Created stimulating environments for social interaction through structured group activities that encouraged communication and teamwork.
- Supported cognitive development through engaging in sensory play activities with infants.
Education
Rasmussen UniversityOcala, FL
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
06-2022
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Dynamics of The Family
- Infant and Toddler Development
- Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL
Bachelor of Arts from Developmental Psychology
05-2025
University Overview
- I started my bachelors journey with pursuing a elementary education degree. I currently have 154 college credits out of 120 needed for a bachelors degree. After working with 3 year old special needs students as a para I changed my major to Developmental Psychology. I graduate May 7th 2025 with 169 college credits towards my dream of helping infants and children who do not have a voice.
- Relevant Coursework: Infant, Child, Adolescent Development
- Developmental Psychology
- Childhood Disorders
- Interviewing Counseling
Skills
- Autism spectrum disorder care
- Cerebral palsy care
- Developmental delay support
- Early learning activities
- Communication strategies
- Parent collaboration
- IEP implementation
- Language development
Certification
- Seizure Training, Epilepsy Foundation, February 2025
- ESE Paraprofessional Training, October 2024
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council For Mental Wellbeing, May 2023
Timeline
Pre-K Exceptional Student Education Para
Hernando County School District
03.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
11.2021 - 02.2022
Utility Billing & Customer Solutions Specialist
Bay Laurel Center CDD
11.2019 - 05.2020
Lead Teller
Ocala Community Credit Union
04.2016 - 05.2019
Infant & Toddler Classroom Assistant
Potters Hand Preschool
05.2010 - 08.2015
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts from Developmental Psychology
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