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Stephanie Mazurowski

Stephanie Mazurowski

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Summary

Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others.

Eight years experience as a paraprofessional with natural ability to connect with and support students. Possesses solid foundational understanding of educational techniques and child development, combined with strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to creating positive and inclusive learning environment to enhance student success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

PFA Paraprofessional

WCECC
06.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Special Education Paraprofessional

WCES
12.2017 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
  • Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
  • Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Helping students with special needs

Timeline

PFA Paraprofessional

WCECC
06.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

WCES
12.2017 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northern Illinois University

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