Wanda Monroe
Audubon,MN
Summary
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. Personable professional focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem-solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Talented at de-escalating situations to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Lake Park High School
Lake Park, MN
09.2006 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies in the classroom . setting. Assisted teachers with instructional material and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students with diverse learning styles.
- Monitored progress of students by collecting data on their academic performance.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning while emphasizing safety regulations at all times.
- Administered standardized tests according to established procedures.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
Early Head Start Teacher
Mahube Community Council
Detroit Lakes, MN
08.1991 - 06.2001
- Created an inclusive environment where all children feel valued regardless of ability or background.
- Adapted lessons based on each child's learning style while meeting their individual needs.
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of individualized lesson plans.
- Organized field trips outside of the classroom setting that provided educational experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing support and guidance on parenting issues.
- Encouraged problem solving skills in order to foster independent thinking among students.
- Observed, documented, and reported student progress in areas such as language development, motor skills, and social behavior.
- Encouraged creative expression through music, art, dramatic play, stories, poems.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum planning and assessment results.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
MSUM
Moorhead, MN05-1992
Accounting
DLAVTI
Detroit Lakes, MN05-1984
Education...Elementary...Kindergarden ....Coaching
MSUM
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Educational Support
- IEP adherence
- Educational assistance
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Student Learning Support
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Education
- Student Needs Support
Affiliations
- Painting, flower gardening, camping, reading
Certification
- Foster parent 10 years...working with social services , parents and ICW...
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Lake Park High School
09.2006 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Mahube Community Council
08.1991 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
MSUM
Accounting
DLAVTI
Education...Elementary...Kindergarden ....Coaching
MSUM
- Foster parent 10 years...working with social services , parents and ICW...
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