Stephanie Cigan
La Porte,IN
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional at Kesling Intermediate School, skilled in behavior management and effective communication. Enhanced student engagement through individualized support and collaboration on IEPs, fostering a positive learning environment. Successfully implemented reading intervention programs, contributing to significant academic growth and improved social skills among students with diverse needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kesling Intermediate School
La Porte, IN
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with special needs through individualized attention and guidance.
- Collaborated with educators to create a positive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts effectively.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for efficient daily operations.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional skills.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Education
Diploma -
Laporte High School
La Porte, IN06.2004
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Social skills training
- Reading and writing support
- Behavior modification
- Supervising student activities
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- IEP compliance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Educational assistance
- Individual student assistance
- Child development
- Crisis management
- Educational support
- Reading intervention
- Elementary education
- Educational games
- Creating visual displays
- Activity oversight
- Arts and crafts
- Individual instruction
- Note-taking assistance
- Multicultural awareness
- Smartboard
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Social support
- Social integration
- Test proctoring
- Child development certification
- Reporting requirements
- Peer mediation
- Storytelling
- Laboratory monitoring
- Friendly and outgoing
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Organization and prioritization
- Safety
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kesling Intermediate School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Diploma -
Laporte High School