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Sherry Frerichs Vail Harnell

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in effective communication and student support. Skilled in collaborating with educators to tailor learning experiences that meet diverse needs, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. Known for building positive relationships and student engagement for enhanced academic learning outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Proctor Public Schools, District 704
Proctor
10.2018 - Current

Collaborate with educators to implement individualized education plans for students *Collaborate with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans *Assisted in implementing students' individualized education plans based on teacher and administrator guidance *Support students with special needs in daily learning tasks and social interactions *Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting *Support students throughout academic instruction and assignments. *Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment *Assisted in developing and implementing tailored behavior management strategies, improving student behavior and cooperation *Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors *Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels *Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support *Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching support skills *Customized small group and individual activities to meet differentiated learning needs, enhancing student engagement *Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities *Supported students with special needs in daily learning tasks and social interactions *Work with Canvas, PowerSchool, Frontline and Microsoft.

Nutrition Services Cook Assistant

Proctor Public Schools, ISD 704
Proctor
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students and staff to enhance community engagement.
  • Prepared ingredients and meals according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service delivery.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols for efficient operations.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations to maintain safe food handling practices.

Education

Diploma 2 Yr Program - Architectural Drafting And Estimating

Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN

Certification - Functional Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional Therapy Association
Olympia, WA

Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Director

Anoka Hennipen Technical College
Anoka, MN

Certified Nurse Assistant

St. Paul Technical College
St. Paul, MN

Skills

  • Student relationship and confidence building
  • Academic progress and learning support
  • Effective communication
  • Behavior management
  • Teacher/team support and collaboration
  • Learning differentiation
  • Patient demeanor

Volunteer Work

  • Boy Scouts of America - 14 years. Pack and Troop 84, Proctor, MN. Held leadership positions in both the Pack and Troop. Troop 84 fostered an environment that engaged in confidence building which supported Scouts to the extant that produced multiple Eagle Scouts each year. Additionally, some of our Scouts also belonged to the Boy Scout Honor Society 'Order of the Arrow'.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Proctor Public Schools, District 704
10.2018 - Current

Nutrition Services Cook Assistant

Proctor Public Schools, ISD 704
01.2016 - 09.2018

Diploma 2 Yr Program - Architectural Drafting And Estimating

Dunwoody College of Technology

Certification - Functional Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional Therapy Association

Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Director

Anoka Hennipen Technical College

Certified Nurse Assistant

St. Paul Technical College
Sherry Frerichs Vail Harnell