Trissa Johnson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant- Special Education
Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Data Processing Specialist
Jostens
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Enhanced data processing efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing innovative tools.
- Assisted in the design of customized reports that addressed specific business needs, resulting in more informed decision-making throughout the company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish protocols for consistent data management across departments.
- Developed comprehensive training materials, successfully onboarding new team members to the data processing department.
- Managed high-volume data processing tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects without compromising on quality.
Direct Care Staff Member
REM Woodvale
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owatonna Senior High School
Owatonna, MN06.2015
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Peer Mentoring
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational assistance
- Microsoft (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)
- Data Validation
- Quality Control
- Data Processing
Certification
- Passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment for being "Highly Qualified" to work in school setting,
Timeline
Educational Assistant- Special Education
Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative
09.2023 - 04.2024
Data Processing Specialist
Jostens
08.2015 - 06.2023
Direct Care Staff Member
REM Woodvale
09.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Owatonna Senior High School
- Passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment for being "Highly Qualified" to work in school setting,
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