Vanessa Cooper
Pawnee
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Cleveland Public Schools, skilled in behavior management and supporting students with special needs. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective communication and individualized assistance, fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration to drive student success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cleveland Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs and classroom management.
- Collaborated with educators to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regularly.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in special education practices.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Mild To Moderate
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2025
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Data collection
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Special education
- Student supervision
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Cleveland Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Mild To Moderate
Western Governors University
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