Sondra Nelson
Bear River City,UT
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with twelve years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Box Elder School District
Brigham City, UT
08.2011 - Current
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age Three to Five.
- Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Helped teachers manage classroom and workload by Writing Lesson Plans.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Kept over 10 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Utah State University
Logan, UT06.1998
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Reading and Writing Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supervising Student Activities
- Individual Student Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Toddler and Preschool Curricula
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Box Elder School District
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Utah State University
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