Shelby Gomez
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Skilled teaching professional adept at working with special education students to promote skill building and maintenance. Good communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to providing students with positive, welcoming and learning-focused environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Blue Springs School District
Blue Springs, MO
09.2024 - Current
- Follow teacher's instructions for lesson plan, or create lesson plan if none is available
- Record attendance according to school procedure
- Assign homework according to lesson plan
- Supplement lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows
- Maintain discipline in the classroom and foster a safe, productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
Special Education Teacher K-5
Hickman Mills School District
Kansas City, MO
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Skilled teaching professional adept at working with special education students to promote skill building and maintenance
- Good communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
- Dedicated to providing students with positive, welcoming and learning-focused environments
Extended School Year (ESY) Paraprofessional
Blue Valley School District
Stilwell, KS
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Gave one on one attention to students, while maintaining focus on all students
- Redirected behavior using the positive behavior method
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Built positive relationships with students and team members to achieve a smooth and productive experience
Student Teaching Special Education
Liberty School District
Liberty, MO
03.2021 - 04.2021
Student Teaching 1st and 2nd Grade
Liberty School District
Liberty, MO
01.2021 - 03.2021
Substitute Paraprofessional
Blue Valley School District
Stilwell, KS
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitor students in accordance to direction given by lead teacher
- Assisted with lunch, snacks, and clean up routines
- Maintained supervision and care under the lead teacher's request
Practicum Special Education
Liberty School District
Liberty, MO
09.2020 - 09.2020
Event Specialist
Advantage Solutions
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Set up events and displays for products
- Cooked, prepared, and handed out samples of products
- Provided product samples, coupons, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products
Sped Paraprofessional II
Blue River Elementary
Stilwell, KS
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted students in achieving academic success
- Worked with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Behavior support which includes physical management
- Consulted and collaborated with Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, and related service staff
Temporary Worker
LGC Hospitality
Kansas City, MO
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Served food and beverages at weddings, banquets, parties, and sporting events
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Kept work areas clean and neat
Sales Associate
Kohl's
Blue Springs, MO
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Worked collaboratively in team environment
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service
- Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Graceland University
Independence, MO08.2021
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05.2019
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Work Ethic
- Classroom Instruction
References
- Suzy Fiegner, Paraprofessional, Truman Elementary, suzanne.fiegener@hickmanmills.org, 8163047897, Paraprofessional in my classroom for 3 years.
- Bethany Almloff, Special Education Teacher, Blue River Elementary, balmloff@bluevalleyk12.org, 913-244-1402, Lead teacher in the Special Education classroom I worked with as a paraprofessional during time at Blue River Elementary.
- Teri Colbert, Secretary, Truman Elementary, terri.colbert@hickmanmills.org, 8168205346, Coworker
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Blue Springs School District
09.2024 - Current
Student Teaching Special Education
Liberty School District
03.2021 - 04.2021
Student Teaching 1st and 2nd Grade
Liberty School District
01.2021 - 03.2021
Practicum Special Education
Liberty School District
09.2020 - 09.2020
Special Education Teacher K-5
Hickman Mills School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
Substitute Paraprofessional
Blue Valley School District
10.2019 - 10.2020
Extended School Year (ESY) Paraprofessional
Blue Valley School District
06.2019 - 06.2021
Sped Paraprofessional II
Blue River Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2019
Temporary Worker
LGC Hospitality
05.2017 - 09.2017
Event Specialist
Advantage Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Kohl's
06.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Graceland University
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College
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