VICKIE COWANS
South Bend,IN
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2008 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Curriculum Aide
Gary Community School Corporation
08.1998 - 05.2021
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Building Substutute Teacher - Clay Middle School
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL08.2008
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University of South Bend
Indiana University Of South Bend05.1984
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN08.1979
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
9thb & Gerry Street05.1975
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Afterschool Programs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Improvements
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Reading and Writing Support
- Computer Skills
- Educational Support
Timeline
Building Substutute Teacher - Clay Middle School
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2012 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2008 - Current
Curriculum Aide
Gary Community School Corporation
08.1998 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Alabama A & M University
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University of South Bend
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University Northwest
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
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