Resilient and enthusiastic paraprofessional, now certified elementary education and special education teacher, familiar with challenges associated with teaching students with disabilities. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Able to reflect and adjust when needed, thrives on open communication and working as a team. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Focused on creating an inclusive learning environment for all students by collaborating with parents, general education teachers, administration, and other educators.
Hi, I’m
Susannah Leonard
Alton,IL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special School District Of St. Louis CountySt Louis, MO
Paraprofessional Educator
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow in general education classroom and special education classroom.
- Provide individual ABA programs to students.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons and peer interactions.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Varble OrthodonticsSaint Charles, MO
Dental Assistant
04.2017 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Interacted with 20 or more patients daily, ages ranging from 1 year to adults
Dentistry For Children And AdolescentsSaint Charles, MO
Dental Assistant
02.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Provided dental care for individuals with special needs ages 6 months to 21 years old
Education
University of Missouri - St LouisSt Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05.2022
University Overview
- Emphasis in Special Education
- Relevant Coursework: Practicum I and Practicum II (Completed at North Glendale Elementary School. School Year 2021-2022
St Louis Community College- Florissant ValleyFlorissant, MO
Associate of Arts from Education
05.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Teaching and supporting students with special needs
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Classroom and behavior management
- Time management and Organization
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Special School District Of St. Louis County
11.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Varble Orthodontics
04.2017 - 11.2019
Dental Assistant
Dentistry For Children And Adolescents
02.2015 - 02.2016
University of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
St Louis Community College- Florissant Valley
Associate of Arts from Education
Similar Profiles
Siarra SullivanSiarra Sullivan
Paraprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis CountyParaprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis County
Danielle StallingsDanielle Stallings
Special Education Teacher at Special School District Of St. Louis CountySpecial Education Teacher at Special School District Of St. Louis County
Angela FoxAngela Fox
Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis CountyTeacher Assistant/Paraprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis County
Maredith ParksMaredith Parks
Lead Paraprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis CountyLead Paraprofessional at Special School District Of St. Louis County
Sarah PowellSarah Powell
Spark Platform at Spark/myselfSpark Platform at Spark/myself