Tara Nelson
Thief Tiver Falls,MN
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Challenger Elementary School, adept at implementing IEPs and fostering student engagement. Skilled in progress monitoring and conflict resolution, I enhance learning experiences through tailored support and collaboration with educators, ensuring a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Proficient in assistive technology to aid diverse learners.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Challenger Elementary School
01.2012 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans, ensuring tailored assistance for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Monitored student progress, documenting behavior and academic performance for instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with special education team to adapt learning materials, promoting accessibility and comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between students and educators, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in special education methodologies and tools.
- 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.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
Bookkeeper
Nelson Farms
02.1998 - Current
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using QuickBooks software.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure alignment with financial data.
- Assisted in monthly closing procedures for timely reporting.
- Monitored expense reports for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Provided support during audits, ensuring documentation was complete and organized.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- Streamlined invoice processing to enhance cash flow, utilizing advanced bookkeeping software.
- Assisted with cost reduction by identifying unnecessary expenses through detailed financial analysis.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by automating routine bookkeeping tasks.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
- Increased transparency in financial reporting, updated stakeholders with regular budget forecasts.
- Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
- Enhanced team productivity with development and implementation of bookkeeping best practices.
- Supported decision-making by preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
- Optimized payroll processing for accuracy, ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
- Contributed to successful financial planning, provided detailed reports and analysis to management.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Enhanced budget tracking with detailed expense categorization.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable management, improving relationships with vendors and customers.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Gas Station Attendant
Cenex
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoicing processes.
- Supported strategic business growth by analyzing financial trends and providing insights.
- Optimized financial data accuracy, conducted thorough checks and balances.
- Boosted efficiency, implemented digital filing system for receipts and invoices.
- Facilitated better cash management, closely monitored cash flow statements.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Helped manager do books
- Pumped gas
- Filled propane tanks
- Stocked shelves
- Open and closed
Secretary's Assistant
Bruce Keller, PCA
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Supported individualized education plans, ensuring tailored assistance for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Monitored student progress, documenting behavior and academic performance for instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with special education team to adapt learning materials, promoting accessibility and comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between students and educators, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in special education methodologies and tools.
- 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.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
Education
Administrative Support And Software Specialist
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN05.2007
High School Diploma -
Marshall County Central
Newfolden05.1995
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- IEP compliance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Student advocacy
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills development
- Skills strategies
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Decision-making
- Proficient with technology
- Activities oversight
- Functional communication
- Experienced with technology
- Adaptive equipment
- Relationship building skills
- Data collection
- Peer mentoring
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Recreational activities facilitation
- Skill building
- Instructional delivery
- Typing
Accomplishments
Married for 27years. Mother of 2 children, 1 daughter and 1 son. Also grandmother, I have 2 grandsons.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Challenger Elementary School
01.2012 - Current
Secretary's Assistant
Bruce Keller, PCA
05.2007 - 06.2008
Gas Station Attendant
Cenex
01.2006 - 01.2012
Bookkeeper
Nelson Farms
02.1998 - Current
Administrative Support And Software Specialist
Northland Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Marshall County Central