Valarie Shadwick
Germantown,MD
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional Itinerant
MCPS-Roberto Clemente MS
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
ESY-SP ED Paraeducator Autism
MCPS- Colonel Zadok Mugruder High School
Derwood ,MD, Maryland
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Oversaw class of 6 students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS -Little Bennett ESY
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional Itinerant
MCPS- Cedar Grove ES
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS-Sparks Matsunaga ES- ESY
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
1;1 Critical Staffing Paraeducator
MCPS-Fox Chapel ES
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all services provided to students in compliance with district policies, state regulations, and federal mandates.
Special Education Paraprofessional Autism
MCPS- Woodfield ES-ESY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Classroom Monitor-Paraeducator General ED
MCPS-Cedar Grove ES
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers in maintaining safe and orderly learning environment for optimal student engagement.
- Actively supervised students during transitions between classes, lunch periods, or extracurricular activities to ensure safety at all times.
- Helped classroom teachers and supported overall center team.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Education
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
Damascus, MDSkills
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Teaching and Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Progress Monitoring
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Life Skills Development
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Special Education Curriculum
- Data Collection
- Autism Support
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
ESY-SP ED Paraeducator Autism
MCPS- Colonel Zadok Mugruder High School
07.2024 - 08.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional Itinerant
MCPS-Roberto Clemente MS
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS -Little Bennett ESY
07.2023 - 07.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS-Sparks Matsunaga ES- ESY
07.2022 - 07.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional Itinerant
MCPS- Cedar Grove ES
03.2022 - 06.2023
1;1 Critical Staffing Paraeducator
MCPS-Fox Chapel ES
08.2021 - 03.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional Autism
MCPS- Woodfield ES-ESY
07.2021 - 08.2021
Classroom Monitor-Paraeducator General ED
MCPS-Cedar Grove ES
03.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
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