Wendy McKinney
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Adaptable special education professional with hands-on experience in autism classroom instruction, lesson preparation, and student supervision. Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration while supporting behavior plans, monitoring progress, and promoting academic and social success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
Columbia Middle School
Grovetown, Georgia
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Executed IEP accommodations and behavior intervention plans in alignment with teacher directives.
- Supported and monitored implementation of IEP goals and objectives to ensure successful outcomes for identified students.
- Collaborated with educators, administrators, parents, and specialists to enhance educational outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Assisted students with communication, social skills, and classroom participation.
- Monitored student behavior and used approved de-escalation strategies.
- Maintained safe, structured classroom environment for Columbia County Board Of Education students.
- Supported Columbia County Board of Education autism classroom instruction and daily routines.
- Prepared instructional materials and organized classroom learning activities.
- Documented student progress and shared observations with special education staff.
- Supervised students during transitions, lunch, and arrival routines.
- Mentored and tutored students to improve understanding of lecture objectives and facilitate academic success.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based interventions and strategies used in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Provided direct support to teachers in implementing evidence based instructional strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Attended trainings related to working effectively with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise or tangible rewards when appropriate.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments for identified students.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05-2016
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Behavior intervention
- Student behavior monitoring
- Student record management
- Progress documentation
- Instructional support
- Lesson preparation
- Classroom support
- Educational software use
- Collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Organizational management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Georgia Education Certificate
Military Experience
Served in the US Army from 2002-2006 working as a Human Resource Specialist. During that time I operated as the liaison for all personnel in Headquarters. Skills include: Microsoft word, organization of all personnel files, Soldier evaluation reports, finance, maintaining soldier documents to ensure readiness at all times, responsible for equipment within the Headquarters Service Company
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
Columbia Middle School
04.2022 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - Special Education
Augusta University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus