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Shelby Morgason
Mattoon,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mattoon Middle School
Mattoon, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Executed individualized IEP to address student's unique learning needs.
- Tracked student progress and offered feedback to promote academic growth.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior and organizing student engagement initiatives.
Paraprofessional
Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education
Mattoon, IL
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Supported students with special needs by developing and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student engagement and success.
- Implemented behavior management strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2026
Skills
- IEP development
- Behavioral strategies
- Behavioral interventions
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Special ed support
- Student support
- Test proctoring
- Documentation
- Parent communication
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Behavior modification
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Five Loaves (church pantry)
- Volunteer, Child Care for weekly recovery group
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Mattoon Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education
10.2018 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University