Summary
Work History
Education
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Hobbies
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Tracey Douglas

Tracey Douglas

Paraprofessional
Brownsburg,IN

Summary

Passionate Assistant currently employed through Avon Community School Corporation as a Paraprofessional for 12 years. Skilled in special education support, organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude.

Work History

Instruction Assistant/Special Needs

Avon Community School Corporation
Avon, IN
10.2013 - Current
  • Enhance student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
  • Assist lead teachers in developing effective curriculum for improved student retention and understanding.
  • Implement creative approaches to lesson delivery that catered to diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on current teaching methods and strategies.
  • Collaborate with fellow Instructional Assistants to implement best practices and share resources, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between tasks and activities during lessons, minimizing disruptions while maximizing instructional time usage.
  • Establish trust with students by showing genuine interest in their well-being and encouraging open communication about concerns or challenges faced both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Monitor student behavior during class times to maintain an orderly learning environment in which all students could be successful.
  • Provide one-on-one support for students with learning difficulties, resulting in increased confidence and academic success.

Team Leader/Child Watch Attendant

YMCA- Avon
Avon, IN
06.2011 - 04.2013
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Reviewed and updated emergency preparedness procedures regularly to maintain a safe environment for children and staff members.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children to feel comfortable exploring their surroundings.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.

Administrative Assistant

Washington Township/Avon Fire Department
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Answered phones, routed calls, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items.
  • Assisted new hires, human resource responsibilities, payroll.
  • Assisted with other clerical tasks on a daily basis.

Warrants Clerk

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department
04.2002 - 08.2003
  • Processed accident reports
  • Investigated criminal warrants and body attachments.
  • Transcribed case reports for merit deputies.
  • Researched and filed civil documents and tax warrants.
  • Processed Indiana weapons permit applications
  • Input data for internal software systems.


Education

No Degree - Education

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale

GED -

William Henry Harrison High School
Evansville, IN
05.1989

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Classroom support
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Special Education Instructional support

Accomplishments

  • Supervised special needs students enrolled in grades K-4
  • Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
  • Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.

Hobbies

Hobbies include golfing with my husband and family, paddle boarding at Eagle Creek. I also enjoy painting, reading and drinking coffee.

Timeline

Instruction Assistant/Special Needs

Avon Community School Corporation
10.2013 - Current

Team Leader/Child Watch Attendant

YMCA- Avon
06.2011 - 04.2013

Administrative Assistant

Washington Township/Avon Fire Department
08.2003 - 06.2005

Warrants Clerk

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department
04.2002 - 08.2003

No Degree - Education

Southern Illinois University

GED -

William Henry Harrison High School
Tracey DouglasParaprofessional