Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 9 years of experience. Dedicated to helping teachers prepare for daily instruction and supporting student learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Elk Grove Unified School District
01.2014 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside classroom setting.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in more focused and positive classroom environment.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed diverse needs of all learners within classroom setting.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
University of Phoenix
Elk Grove, CA
08.2012
Skills
Proficiency in implementing individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Strong collaboration and team working skills
Proficiency in behavior management strategies
Ability to assist in the preparation of instructional materials
Skills in monitoring student progress and providing Feedback
Organizational skills for preparing and maintaining classroom materials
Record Keeping and documentation skills
Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs
Problem solving skills
Time management skills
Certification
CPI certification
CPR certification
ABA experience
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Elk Grove Unified School District
01.2014 - Current
CPI certification
CPR certification
ABA experience
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
University of Phoenix
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