Tawonna Johnson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel and reach their academic goals. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Worker
Gateway Residential Programs
Sacramento, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Mediated interpersonal problems between residents.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Supervised self-administration of medications for residents.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Provided information on resident progress and development of case plans.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Steppingstones Group
Sacramento, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age 3 to 5.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Instructional Aide for ASD Students
Kadiant (Landpark Campus)
Sacramento, CA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age 2 to 22.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Site Coordinator
Center for Fathers and Families
Sacramento
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained an orderly and safe environment conducive to learning
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with admin and families
- Written program plans
- Created safety plans and lesson plans
- Supervised and mentored a team of 3 to 8 staff members.
- Overseen 110 students in expanded learning program
- Attended weekly educational trainings
- Clerical duties
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning
opportunities. - Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive
approaches. - Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
After-School Program Leader
Center for Fathers and Families
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Supervised activities to keep children safe in various situations.
- Encouraged children by using positive reinforcement to improve self-esteem and communication skills.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
- Administered minor first aid to injured students.
- Maintained a focused, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual academic need
Education
Child Development Cirtification - Child Development
SJD Ed2go
Online Courses And Certification Prep Classes04.2024
License - Nurse Assisting
SacMeds
Sacramento, CA03.2012
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Sacramento, CA.02.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Human Services
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Reading and Writing Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Supervising Student Activities
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Enrichment Activities
- Clerical Support
- Behavior Modification
- Special Education Support
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- IEP Familiarity
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Child Supervision
Work Availability
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Quote
You are never too old to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Steppingstones Group
03.2023 - 06.2023
Childcare Worker
Gateway Residential Programs
03.2022 - Current
Instructional Aide for ASD Students
Kadiant (Landpark Campus)
03.2021 - 10.2022
Site Coordinator
Center for Fathers and Families
08.2018 - 06.2019
After-School Program Leader
Center for Fathers and Families
08.2016 - 06.2018
Child Development Cirtification - Child Development
SJD Ed2go
License - Nurse Assisting
SacMeds
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Sacramento City College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Cosumnes River College
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