Shirley Ellender
Montegut,LA
Summary
Paraprofessional for 20 years in several classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management. Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2004 - Current
- Fostered a collaborative atmosphere among classmates with team-building exercises aimed at enhancing cooperation skills.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships with students and maintaining open communication with families.
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Advanced student proficiency in math by leading small-group tutoring sessions focused on reinforcing foundational concepts and problem-solving strategies.
- Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- Enriched the learning experience by integrating real-world examples into lessons, stimulating critical thinking and a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student activities and adhering to school safety protocols at all times.
- Prepared instructional materials for classroom use, ensuring timely delivery of relevant resources for each lesson.
- Addressed diverse learning styles through adaptation of instructional materials and tasks for different ability levels within a classroom setting.
- Elevated overall class performance by providing targeted feedback on assignments that guided students toward improvement.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
- Improved student reading skills by conducting small group literacy sessions focused on phonics and comprehension strategies.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Monitored students in the computer lab to enforce the proper use of resources.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School
Bourg, LABachelor of Art In Global Education -
Reach Institute For School Leadership
Oakland, CA05.2026
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom support
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Instructional support
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Motor Skills Development
- Physical Disabilities
- Test Proctoring
- Special Education Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Creating Visual Displays
- Individual Student Assistance
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Training
First Aid Training
Medicine Training
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School
Bachelor of Art In Global Education -
Reach Institute For School Leadership
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