Paraprofessional

Profile

Unwavering passion as an Educational Paraprofessional specializing in one-on-one and small groups of students with intellectual, emotional and behavioral challenges.

Summary of Special Needs Experience

Autism

Intellectually Challenged

Traumatic Brain Injury

Bipolar Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Behavioral Issues

Emotional Issues

Dementia Care

Recent Employment Experience

Receptionist (2014-present)

American Cancer Society Winter Park, FL

Answer phone and direct calls, prepare mailings, fit newly diagnosed patients with wigs and bras, construct signage for 40 events and interface with colleagues and the public.

Circulation Assistant (2014-2014)

Maitland Public Library Maitland, FL

Check materials in and out, answer phone, shelve materials, learn Sirsi Dynix and build rapport with co-workers and the public.

Custodian, Puro Cleaning Services (2011-2013)

United States Post Office Maitland, FL

Cleaned and maintained 4,000 square feet of office space including clerk windows, lobby, offices, break room, rest rooms, carrier stations, parking areas and loading dock.

United States Postal Service Employee (2013-2013)

United States Post Office Maitland, FL

Performed accurate, time-sensitive distribution duties. Provided positive customer experiences.

Educational Employment Experience

Emotionally and Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) Paraprofessional (2006-2009)

Rosenwald Center Altamonte Springs, FL

oEmpowered students to accountability by demonstrating respect, ensuring dignity and offering

encouragement, accurately documented student progress, communicated behavior directives while

modeling positive behavior, exhibited excellent rapport with all constituents, ensured confidentiality

and pursued and completed professional development.

Test Evaluator (2006)

Kelly Services CTB/McGraw-Hill Lake Mary, FL

oScored 30 essays per hour for grades 1-12 standardized achievement tests,

ensured confidentiality and accuracy.

Educational Technician III (2001-2004)

Foxcroft Academy Dover-Foxcroft, ME

oCreated and implemented community based life skills classes to aid autistic, intellectually and physically challenged secondary students to function independently and improve quality of life.

Behavior Specialist I (2000-2003)

Charlotte White Center Dover-Foxcroft, ME

oCollaborated with case manager, 4 families and their children in their respective home environment to reduce the childrens' behavioral symptoms through specific treatment plans.

Educational Technician III (2000-2001)

Dexter Primary School Dexter, ME

oAssisted 4 teachers creating and executing language arts lesson plans, sought to improve the reading skills of 125 4th grade students.

Title I Educational Technician (1999-2000)

Mayo Street Elementary School Dover-Foxcroft, ME

oDeveloped and implemented alternative strategies to reach learning disabled and behaviorally challenged 5th graders. Provided extra incentives and motivation to excel.

Volunteer Experience

Wekiva River Basin Clean Up Committee (2009-present)

Maitland Art Center Maitland, FL (2009-present)

Set up and assist for community special events, fundraisers and gallery openings.

Life Drawing Model

Enzian Maitland,FL Assist Managers in box office, ID guests and wrist band them and serve popcorn

Education

The Jobs Partnership of Florida, Inc., Orlando, FL Employability Skills Training Certificate FL

Professional Development Credits 207 credit hours ME, FL

Behavioral Health Sciences Institute, Behavioral Specialist I Certificate ME

Eastern Maine Technical College, The Paraprofessional in Education ME

Towson University, Bachelor of Science in Education MD

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