Tanya Clyde
9717 Lavender Ln, Manhattan
Summary
With 5+ years at USD 383, I excel in providing emotional and classroom support, blending strong collaboration skills with effective classroom management strategies. My expertise in special education and adaptability has significantly enhanced student learning outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to fostering educational and emotional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Usd 383
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to teachers.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped student work and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising Community Base Activities.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Promoted student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Established professional relationships with other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
CNA & CMA
Stoneybrook Suites Assisted Living & Memory Care
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked residents vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced residents satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of resident information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring residents, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning residents and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating residents needs.
- Provided emotional support for residents during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different resident-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to residents throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained residents stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped residents complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented residents information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for residents health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Served as a liaison between residents, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Oversaw and maintained residents' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented resident information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Manhattan Area Technology College
Manhattan, KSBachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 Emphasis SPED
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2026
GED -
Manhattan Adult Education
Manhattan, KS04-2017
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Social skills development
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Disability awareness
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Assistive technologies
- Applied behavior analysis
- Student engagement
- Special education curriculum
- Time management
- Social development support
- Autism support
- Small group support
- Safety protocol adherence
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Sensory processing support
- Toileting assistance
- Instructional delivery
- Individualized instruction
- Cultural awareness
- IEP goals
- Peer mentoring
- Classroom management strategies
- Feeding assistance
- Progress monitoring
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Heavy lifting
- Seizure management
- Social and group settings
- Student advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Instructional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Student supervision
- Reading instruction
- Life skills development
- Teacher assistance
- Behavioral plan management
- Transition planning
- Special education
- Instructional adaptation
- Assistive technology
- Learning strategies
- Experienced with classroom technology, students personal learning and communication devices
- Relationship building skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Sensory integration
Goldstein Community Foundation Award
I was recognized for outstanding effort and service to USD 383.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Usd 383
08.2020 - Current
CNA & CMA
Stoneybrook Suites Assisted Living & Memory Care
04.2019 - 03.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Manhattan Area Technology College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 Emphasis SPED
Kansas State University
GED -
Manhattan Adult Education
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