Wendi Behnke
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sand Springs Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mannford Public School
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Teacher Asst./Special Education Paraprofessional
Union Public Schools
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Master Teacher -Infant/ Toddler 2 Teacher
The Hangout-Playtime Plus Child Care Center
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Cafeteria Assistant
Tulsa Public Schools-Child Nutrition
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.
- Notified management of product and supply shortages to reduce disruption in availability.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events 550 elementary students daily
- Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
Education
GED -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK05.2015
Skills
- Collaborative parent involvement
- Support for special needs
- Understanding of spectrum disorders
- Behavioral intervention management
- Individualized education plan compliance
- Instructional design
- Teaching support
- Individualized education plan goals
- Classroom behavior strategies
- Lesson plan implementation
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Cultural awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Seizure management
- Small group support
- Toileting assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Life skills development
- Sensory processing support
- Autism support
About me
- Activities I’m interested in -
- Bike club
- Nature Club
- Global Gardens
- Running-swimming club
- Bible Club
- Camp Fire Kids
- PTA
- Scouts
- Lego Stem Club
- Recycle Eco Club
- Kids Cooking and nutrition classes
- community outreach
Leadership
As a teacher, I maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional development.
Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student learning and achievement is my responsibility .
Certification
CPR/first aid
CPI intervention
TBI
Teaching children exposed to trama
Effective Classroom management
Safe sleep
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sand Springs Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mannford Public School
10.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher Asst./Special Education Paraprofessional
Union Public Schools
08.2019 - 10.2023
Master Teacher -Infant/ Toddler 2 Teacher
The Hangout-Playtime Plus Child Care Center
04.2016 - 09.2019
Cafeteria Assistant
Tulsa Public Schools-Child Nutrition
04.2012 - 04.2015
GED -
Tulsa Technology Center
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