Tiffany Adams
Magna,UT
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional with proven expertise in IEP compliance and exceptional collaboration skills, honed across roles at Granite School District and other institutions. Excelled in fostering inclusive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and progress through innovative behavior management and personalized support strategies. Demonstrates a strong ability in multitasking and emotional regulation, ensuring a positive impact on students' academic and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Granite School District
South Salt Lake City, Utah.
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- 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.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
After School Program, Youth Leader
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2023 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Excelsior Academy
Erda, UT
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Aided students in developing self-advocacy skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning experiences.
- Participated in team meetings to review student progress and collaboratively plan for future instructional decisions.
- Coordinated with general education teachers, contributing valuable insights about students'' strengths and challenges within the inclusion setting.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through the implementation of targeted interventions and ongoing encouragement.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Granite School District
South Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- 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.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tooele County School District
Tooele, UT
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Participated in team meetings to review student progress and collaboratively plan for future instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws and regulations governing special education services through diligent documentation practices.
- Implemented data-driven interventions for struggling learners, promoting academic success across content areas.
- Assisted in developing behavioral management plans, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and increased student focus.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through the implementation of targeted interventions and ongoing encouragement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cyprus High School
Magna, UT06.2000
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Assistance
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Student Supervision
- Behavioral plan management
- Life Skills Development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Emotional Regulation
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Seizure Management
- Data Collection
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
After School Program, Youth Leader
Salt Lake County
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Granite School District
05.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Granite School District
09.2021 - 02.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Excelsior Academy
02.2020 - 04.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tooele County School District
11.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Cyprus High School