Trisha Hitchner
Pilesgrove,NJ
Summary
Goal-oriented Paraprofessional caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Salem County Special Services School District
09.2008 - 12.2010
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
One-On-One Aide
Pennsville School District
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted student with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported student's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored student's activities.
- Provided grooming and mobility assistance to support daily living needs.
- Assisted in daily OT, PT, and Speech Therapies for Student
- Responsible for student getting on and off of bus and transporting them in and out of their wheelchair
- Responsible for all of student's modalities and personal hygiene
Paraprofessional
Salem County Special Services -Cumberland Campus
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Occupational Therapy
Delaware Technical And Community College
Wilmington, DESome College (No Degree) - Special Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSome College (No Degree) - Prerequisite
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJHigh School Diploma -
Woodstown High SChool
Woodstown, NJ06.1994
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Communication Disorders
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Individual Student Assistance
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Certification
Substitute certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Salem County Special Services School District
09.2008 - 12.2010
One-On-One Aide
Pennsville School District
09.2007 - 06.2008
Paraprofessional
Salem County Special Services -Cumberland Campus
09.2006 - 06.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Occupational Therapy
Delaware Technical And Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
East Carolina University
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite
Rowan College At Gloucester County
High School Diploma -
Woodstown High SChool
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