Wendy Haacker
Elburn,IL
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at Kaneland High School, excelling in behavior management and emotional support. Enhanced student engagement through effective small group instruction and personalized assistance, fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in implementing special education accommodations, promoting academic success for diverse learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kaneland High School
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Flight Attendant
08-1990
High School Diploma -
05-1988
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Special education
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Behavior modification
Certification
- Licensed ELS (Para) 2298453 11/03/2014-6-30-30
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional - Kaneland High School
01.2015 - Current
Wilma Boyd School - Associate of Arts, Flight Attendant
Amboy High School - High School Diploma,