Wynona McCann
Mesquite
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes, and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Dallas Isd
Dallas
04.2008 - Current
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Case Manager
Dallas Health and Human Service
Dallas
03.2001 - 04.2001
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, lawyers, employers and other stakeholders involved in a client's case.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes at the state level.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Arts - LPC
Amberton University
Garland, TX, US, Tx 05.2001 -
Skills
- Special education techniques
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Assistive technology use
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Dallas Isd
04.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - LPC
Amberton University
05.2001 -
Case Manager
Dallas Health and Human Service
03.2001 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
Louisiana Tech University