TaLia Alston
Columbus,GA
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Interrelated Paraprofessional
Blackmon Road Middle School
11.2022 - Current
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Program Aide
Activ8 Summer Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Program Assistant
Empowered Youth Of Columbus
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Columbus, GA05.2019
Licenses & Certifications
01.2023
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Instructional Support
- IEP Goals
- Skills Strategies
- Social and Group Settings
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Classroom Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Reading Instruction
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Special Education Interrelated Paraprofessional
Blackmon Road Middle School
11.2022 - Current
Program Aide
Activ8 Summer Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022
Program Assistant
Empowered Youth Of Columbus
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Columbus State University
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Licenses & Certifications
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