Fernando M. Kee
Washington, DC. *0011
202-***-****(Cell)
addr8y@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Education
Professional
Experience
August 2017-
Present
Seeking a position as a Paraprofessional to utilize my 30 years of experience supporting and assisting students on various academic levels. To work collaboratively with teaching teams to ensure students are successful during their program year.
Northampton County High School, Diploma 1979
6 Credits University of the District of Columbia 2003 Computer Repair Certification, 2003-2005
53 Credit Hrs. Early Childhood Education, Penn Foster 2008-2010 ParaPro Assessment ETS 2009 Score 470
Bond Mill ES. (PGCPS)
Laurel, Md.
Paraprofessional Educator
● Monitors the arrival and dismissal of students ensuring they get to the correct classrooms;
● Works with individual and groups of students to reinforce instructions previously initiated by the teacher;
● Prepares instructional plans and instructional materials;
● Assists students experiencing difficulties;
● Confers regularly with teacher(s) to discuss plans, receives professional guidance and facilitates professional evaluation of student’s progress;
● Attend faculty meetings, aide meetings, workshops, and in-service sessions;
● Accompanies and help with the supervision of field trips;
● Performs task such as taking attendance, bus duty, lunch duty, recess duty, upkeep of bulletin boards and checking homework and forms going home;
● Keeps data point sheets and anecdotal records of student’s behavior and performance;
● Assist teacher with audio/visual equipment;
● Performs related work as required;
National Children’s Center Inc.
2008-2010
Washington D.C.
Paraprofessional
Duties include:
● Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
● Assist in the implementation of student’s Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
● Implement lesson plans as designed by the teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
● Systematically record and graph data regarding student progress.
● Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned students toward mastery of goals.
● Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teachers.
● Assist in tracking and the completion of homework and coursework.
● Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
● Complete One-to-One Aide log on a daily basis.
● Submit accurate and complete weekly logs on time.
● Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan.
● Maintain student supervision at all times.
● Complete incident and/or accident reports.
● Adhere to program policies and procedures including Universal Precautions
● Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
● Work with other professionals, including counselors, speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that students' IEPs are properly implemented.
● All other duties as assigned.
National Children’s Center Inc.
Washington DC.
Behavior Manager Assistant(BMA)
Duties include:
● Ability to assist teacher and staff in planning and implanting appropriate behavioral goals and objectives as stated on the individualized behavior management plan of students.
● Ability to assist in working with an individual student or group of students in the classroom or in a separate setting removed from 2003-2008
1997-2003
the classroom.
● Determine the readiness of and facilitate a student’s return to his/her regular class,
● Assist in supervision of students in the performance of their academic tasks,
● Demonstrate knowledge of and practice intervention strategies in managing the behavior of students in emotionally stressful and crisis situations.
● To be able to collect and maintain behavioral data, i.e. charting, graphing, activity logs, etc.
● Other duties as assigned.
National Children’s Center Inc.
Washington DC.
Life Skills/Job Coach Instructor
Duties include:
● Worked within the Special Education department as a Life Skills Instructor teaching teenagers with disabilities of all types how to accomplish ordinary daily living tasks.
● Functioned as a member of a team of professionals for each individual student.
● Provided instruction according to IEP goals.
● Identify the individual's interests and skill level in order to facilitate a job/career of choice.
● Negotiated customized jobs for individuals with disabilities. National Children’s Center Inc.
Washington DC.
Teacher Assistant
● Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
● Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
● Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans.
● Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or 1990-1997
1986-1989
meeting mandated requirements.
● Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings
● Provides, under the supervision of assigned teachers, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group.
● Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.).
● Implements under the supervision of assigned teachers, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
● Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions.
● Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.)
● Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution National Children’s Center Inc.
Washington DC.
Supervising Counselor
Duties include:
● Provide direct supervision, guidance, assistance, coaching and training to Direct Staff Care (DSCs)
● Assist the Site Manager with the overall organization and operation of the site units.
● Provide input/information for IP Meeting process (i.e. assessment, goals, and recommendations).
● Implement and record data for behavior management programs/guidelines.
● Implement and record data for IP goals.
● Assist and train in daily living skills, ensuring privacy is respected, and incorporating individuals' abilities.
● Complete, or assist individuals with, daily household skills such as laundry and mending, ironing and cooking preparation as needed.
● Monitor, participate and teach independent and functional living skills and provide appropriate supervision for the individuals. United States Army Reserves
1980-1983
Awards/
Accomplishments
References
C Battery 4th Battalion. (8) (SP) 17th FA
Rocky Mount North Carolina
United States Army
Unit Supply Specialist 76y 10-20
Special Olympics Coach Award, 1992
Outstanding Service to Individuals with Disabilities and their Families, 1996
SEIU Local 500 V.P. of Community Service Division 2009-10 25 Years of Service Award 2016
Colleague of The Year(C.O.Y) 2017-18
Given Upon Request