Yuhsi Chen
Muscatine,IA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Paraprofessional with a strong background in classroom management and data collection at McKinley Elementary School. Proven ability to support students with emotional disorders, create an inclusive environment, and effectively manage behavior. Focused on enhancing student safety and well-being through proactive strategies and compassionate care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
McKinley Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor that minimized distractions from the educational process.
- Assessed student needs and reported to the instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program -
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Food Science W/ Minor in Food Safety
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Inclusion strategies
- Emotional disorders
- Visual supports
- Data collection
- Behavior redirection
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Small group support
Certification
Paraeducator Certification - Iowa Department of Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Iowa State Board of Nursing, Multi-State License P62614
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
McKinley Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
03.2018 - 05.2018
Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program -
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Manhattan Area Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Food Science W/ Minor in Food Safety
North Dakota State University
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