SUMMARY
Dedicated Paraprofessional with 5+ years of experience delivering educational assistance to teachers, special needs students, and at-risk children. Proven track record of success supporting students with behavioral problems and learning disabilities in the areas of career development, academic achievement, social development, and extracurricular activities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Albuquerque Public School District, Albuquerque, NM
Paraprofessional, August 2017–Present
- Deliver assistance to 4+ teachers and 30+ students with special needs, including non-English-speaking students and those with physical and mental disabilities
- Teach and assist children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Administer and assist students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips
- Present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, and role-playing methods, improving standardized test scores of students by 35% my first year
- Instruct a group of 10 children to exercise letter sounds, words, colors, and basic social skills, boosting their performance scores by 25%
Santa Rosa County School District, Jay High School, Jay, FL
Paraprofessional, May 2014–July 2017
- Developed and applied 20+ individual lesson plans based on detailed and continuing valuations of each student’s individual needs
- Supported 35 4th-5th grade students in reading, math, social studies, and ELA
- Delivered support to 15 students in one-on-one settings to achieve cognitive and development milestones, including language acquisition and social skills
- Utilized a variety of behavioral management techniques and strategies to develop and promote desired behaviors
- Worked closely with student office aides for job skills while sustaining exact student records as required by laws and district policies
EDUCATION
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Associate of Applied Science in Paraprofessional Education, April 2014
- Honors: cum laude (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with a diverse population
- Proficient in Students’ Needs Assessment, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Behavioral Assessment/Modification, De-escalation Techniques, and Crisis Intervention & Support