Shynetha Lewis-Coleman
North Little Rock
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at North Little Rock School District, adept at implementing IEP goals and fostering student advocacy. Skilled in emotional regulation and classroom management, I effectively collaborated with educators to enhance learning outcomes, ensuring a supportive environment for students with diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
08.2017 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and out
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05-2020
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Lesson plan implementation
- Behavioral plan management
- Nonverbal communication
- Life skills development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Parental interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Activity management
- Seizure management
- Classroom management strategies
- Relationship building skills
- IEP goals
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Autism support
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
08.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Pulaski Technical College
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