Wendy Fuglestad
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Moorhead High School Career Academy, adept at fostering student engagement and promoting social development. Skilled in crisis management and documentation, I have successfully implemented individualized support strategies, enhancing learning outcomes and building strong relationships with students and families. First aid and CPR certified, I ensure a safe learning environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Moorhead High School Career Academy
08.2016 - Current
- I've had several hours of educational training to be certified every year.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- 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.
In Home Childcare
Self-employeed
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- I did several hours/year of educational training for Licensure.
Education
No Degree - Community Health Education
Moorhead State University
Moorhead, MNHigh School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN05-1979
Skills
- Social support
- Documentation
- Educational assistance
- Crisis management
- Social development and integration
- Student accommodation
- Patient
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Child development
- First aid and CPR certified
- Life skills training
- Emotional support
- Multicultural awareness
- Social integration
- Coaching After-school programs
Accomplishments
- Head soccer recreational Soccer 28 students in k-5th
grade.
- Assistant Coach for Adaptive Bowling, have gone to state for 10 yrs
- Coaching Adaptive Floor Hockey for 4 yrs
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross.
- Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Crisis Prevention Institute or similar bodies.
- Certified Paraeducator (CP) - National Resource Center for Paraeducators.
- Professional Childcare Certification – Council for Professional Recognition or National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Moorhead High School Career Academy
08.2016 - Current
In Home Childcare
Self-employeed
08.2004 - 06.2016
No Degree - Community Health Education
Moorhead State University
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School
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