Responsible and versatile professional with over 20 years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Fort Zumwalt School District (Twin Chimney's)
O'Fallon, MO
08.2002 - Current
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Child Care Center Teacher
Wonder Years Child Care Center
O'Fallon, MO
Prepared lesson plans and activities in accordance with curriculum objectives.
Provided a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
Instructed students in basic educational skills such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art and music.
Implemented developmentally appropriate practices that encouraged learning through play.
Encouraged cooperative learning among students by facilitating group activities and projects.
Daycare Provider
Wendy's Daycare
O'Fallon, MO
01.1999 - 08.2002
Organized and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children in a daycare setting.
Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
Supervised children during outdoor playtime to ensure safety at all times.
Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the daycare program.
Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health codes and safety standards within the home.
Intervened quickly and appropriately when issues between children arose using positive behavior management techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Care & Early Education