Yani Morley
Summary
Versatile Indigenous Student Support and Paraprofessional with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Education Student Support Specialist
Clark Middle School And East High School
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Organized college campus tours, mentorship meet and greet.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Support rural transitioning students and families with local resources and academic needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Focused on Indigenous Cultural identity and awareness.
- Organized cultural activities and projects, guest speakers and storytelling with elders
- Increased emphasis and awareness on post-secondary education opportunities and life skills.
Behavior Technician
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels overall.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Treated students and families with respect and dignity.
- Supported student confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- 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.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District - Tyson Elementary
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
In School Suspension Coordinator
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Coached at risk students through day-to-day task and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved student behavior issues to maintain rapport with school staff and Administrators.
- Gathered and organized students assignments for tutoring and encouraged students academic successes.
- Consistently decreased student referrals to OSS, ISS, or unwanted behaviors schoolwide.
- Increased student engagement in the learning process and shared with instructional staff.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Educational Support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Post-Secondary Education
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Rapport-Building
- Student Learning Support
- Special Projects
- Development of Social Skills
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Recreational Activities
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Job Readiness Training
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model
- Motivating Students
- Onsite Visits
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Diverse Student Populations
- Academic Excellence Promotion
- Group Dynamics
Accomplishments
Passed Praxis Subject Assessment (formally Praxis II)
First Aid/CPR certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) - School Based Behavior Supports
School Based Behavior Supports (SBBS) program training
JNYO and NYO (Junior Native Youth Olympics and Native Youth Olympic) - Certified Coach Training
Gui Kima's First Indigenous Instructor of 2023 Summer Cultural Enrichment Program
Additional Information
- 5 years experience - Junior Varsity Coach - Girls Basketball - Clark Middle School
- 5 years experience - Junior Varsity Coach - Boys Basketball - Clark Middle School
- 3 years experience - Junior Varsity & C-Team Coach - Girls Volleyball- Clark Middle School
- 1 year experience - JNYO and NYO Coach - Clark Middle School and EAST High School
Timeline
Indigenous Education Student Support Specialist
Clark Middle School And East High School
02.2021 - 11.2023
Behavior Technician
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2020 - 01.2021
SpEd Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2018 - 06.2020
SpEd Paraprofessional
Anchorage School District - Tyson Elementary
08.2017 - 08.2018
In School Suspension Coordinator
Anchorage School District - Clark Middle
08.2015 - 05.2017
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
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