Victoria Nelson
Foley,AL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in educational assistance at Foley Middle School, specializing in curriculum implementation and student accommodation. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and behavior improvements through personalized support and effective classroom management. Skilled in documentation and collaborative teamwork, fostering positive learning environments for diverse learners.
Dedicated Paraeducator with 20 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in effective communication,classroom management, curriculum development with strong commitment to total development of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Foley Middle School
08.2005 - Current
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Auditor
Baldwin Mutual Insurance
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Municipal Court Clerk
Foley Police Department
02.2001 - 04.2003
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
- Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL05-2009
High School Diploma -
Foley High School
Foley05-1995
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Transition planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Social integration
- Documentation
- Classroom organization
- Instructional assistance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Classroom monitoring
- Behavior improvements
- Student accommodation
- Individual instruction
- Data collection
- Health and safety
- Teacher assistance
- Technology-based strategies
- Special education support
- Smartboard
- Teacher support
- Activity planning
- IEP compliance
- Lesson planning
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Para Educator
Foley Middle School
08.2005 - Current
Auditor
Baldwin Mutual Insurance
04.2003 - 08.2005
Municipal Court Clerk
Foley Police Department
02.2001 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Faulkner State Community College
High School Diploma -
Foley High School
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