Tammy Harrison
St Helens,OR
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
StHelens School District
St Helens, OR
09.2006 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Prepared classroom materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
St.Helens, OR
09.2003 - 05.2006
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Coordinated classroom activities to create a nurturing learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through observations and developmental screenings.
- Collaborated with families to address children's needs and promote school readiness.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support positive classroom dynamics.
- Maintained compliance with Head Start Program policies and regulatory requirements.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Hillsboro, OR
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Implemented daily activities that encourage creativity and exploration.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and needs.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized educational materials to support hands-on learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social, and personal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Educational resource preparation
- Student progress monitoring
- Student accommodation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Autism spectrum
- Classroom support
- Helping students with special needs
- Emotional support
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Social-emotional support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
StHelens School District
09.2006 - Current
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
09.2003 - 05.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
University of Montana Western
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