Valerie Sheller
Anderson,IN
Summary
I am Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
I am a forward-thinking individual with love of literacy and dedication to young students. Offering 5 years of facilitating positive learning environments. I am Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. I understand the importance of teach good study habit, as well as social and emotional learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Madison County Minority Health Coalition
Anderson, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition, as well as math and reading skills.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities. I have also assisted in general education classes, during the programs I have been a part of .
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Anderson Community Schools
Anderson, IN
09.2017 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Anderson, IN06.2002
Skills
- Classroom Monitoring
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Settings
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Ability to Adapt
- Behavior Redirection
- Social and Academic Development
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Madison County Minority Health Coalition
10.2021 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Anderson Community Schools
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
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