Tari Lawson
Administrative Assistant
Gilbertsville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking an opportunity to grow in a community-focused environment where I can utilize my skills to help others while gaining new experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Spring-ford Area School District
2017.05 - Current
- Support special needs students to help ensure understanding of materials and encourage positive behaviors
- Collaborate with educators to discuss areas of concern, offer suggestions, resolve conflicts, and help find solutions
- Maintain confidentiality of the students’ personal information
- Connect with educators and parents daily to help ensure everyone is invested in the plan for the students’ education
- Keep accurate records pertaining to student progress
- Continuously learn new computer platforms and programs to stay relevant in an ever-changing learning environment
- Determine which materials can best help each individual student and use those materials to help the student succeed
- Developed a card system to relay information to my student while in a Zoom classroom to help with the transition to a virtual learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Boyertown Area School District
2009.09 - 2017.05
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Mathematics
Temple University
1984.01 - 1987.01
Skills
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Spring-ford Area School District
2017.05 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Boyertown Area School District
2009.09 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/Mathematics
Temple University
1984.01 - 1987.01
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