Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Program Assistant
Orange County Public School District
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - Current
Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs.
Led instruction for small groups of children.
Graded tests, quizzes and homework and explained errors for students to correct.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public Schools
Cary, NC
08.2014 - 06.2021
Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of Wake County
Raleigh, NC
12.2017 - 07.2020
Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Communicated campers' needs, progress and program benchmarks in weekly staff meetings.
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