Tiffany Dickson
Corinth,TX
Summary
Coordinated and diligent planner of activities, manager of student behavior and source of support for teacher needs. Passionate about helping students and offering proven skills developed over 12 years of related experience. Proficient in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Simi Valley Unified School District
Simi Valley, CA
09.2007 - 06.2019
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 32 by reviewing lesson teachings and modifying to reach every educational level.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Working with children with Autism, Emotional Disturbance, physical handicaps, and other intellectual disabilities
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to case manager.
- First Aid/CPR current
- Experience at the elementary and high school levels
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
Simi Valley, CA
04.2006 - 08.2007
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
- Maintained equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly.
- Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Paraprofessional Aide
Denton Independent School District
Denton, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Created, prepared and executed plans for activities and lessons daily.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, CA2015
Skills
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- Post-secondary education
- Activity planning
- IEP compliance
- Schedule management
- Skill building
- Technology use
- Behavior improvements
- Elementary education
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Secondary education
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Classroom management
- Special education
Timeline
Paraprofessional Aide
Denton Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Simi Valley Unified School District
09.2007 - 06.2019
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
04.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communications
DeVry University
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