Sherry Wright
Boswell,CT
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 10 years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Solterra Academy FTN CT Holdings
03.2013 - Current
- Provided support 1 to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Filled in as Head Teacher for several weeks on numerous occasions
Personal Care Provider
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
School of Education & Professional Studies
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Applied Social Relations/Human Studies
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.1988
Skills
- Classwork Oversight
- Maintaining Work Areas
- Instructional Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Small Group Support
- IEP Implementation
- Developing Social Skills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Teacher Assistance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
Additional Information
*Completed CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training. Certification valid until 7/28
*CPR Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Solterra Academy FTN CT Holdings
03.2013 - Current
Personal Care Provider
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
School of Education & Professional Studies
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Applied Social Relations/Human Studies
Eastern Connecticut State University
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