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Tia Dull Knife

Wanblee,SD

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Crazy Horse School
10.2016 - Current
  • Helps students master reading and math materials assigned by teacher and/or Individualized Educational Plan goals.
  • Offers student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Developes positive relationships with parents and communicated issues regarding students.
  • Adheres to school and state teaching standards and safety regulations
  • Delivers personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversees students in special education classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Reports on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

Oglala Lakota College Workstudy Program

Oglala Lakota College
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Greeted incoming visitors professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

WanbleeMart Cashier

WanbleeMart
09.2011 - 08.2015
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD
06.2024

Skills

  • IEP Implementation
  • Classroom Organization
  • Small Group Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Staff Meetings
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Activity Oversight
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Self-Contained Classrooms

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Crazy Horse School
10.2016 - Current

Oglala Lakota College Workstudy Program

Oglala Lakota College
08.2015 - 10.2016

WanbleeMart Cashier

WanbleeMart
09.2011 - 08.2015

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Oglala Lakota College
Tia Dull Knife