True Vu
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Results-oriented Educational Support Specialist skilled in team collaboration, customer relations, and instructional strategies. Focused on enhancing student learning through effective communication and support. Experienced in special education practices, monitoring progress, and facilitating stakeholder communication. Committed to fostering self-advocacy and problem-solving skills in students while collaborating with teachers and parents to improve educational outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Community School of Excellence
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11.2017 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Assisted students with daily activities and academic tasks to enhance learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on performance.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators regarding needs and goals.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Facilitated transitions between activities to support student engagement.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Accompanied students to various locations, including restrooms, cafeteria, playground, and field trips to provide supervision.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on special education best practices.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education
Crossroads College
Rochester, MN05-2000
Skills
- Special education practices
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Self-management
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Community School of Excellence
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education
Crossroads College