Darralyn Jessie
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Para educator/Office Aide Professional
Highly motivated and experienced Para educator and office aide professional with expert proficiency in managing all aspects related to the academic or functional skill attainment for students with mental, physical, and/or emotional learning challenges. Work directly with students, individually or in small groups and provides office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the school.
Professional Experience
Waller Independent School District, Waller, Texas (2001-Present)
Para Educator and Office Aide Receptionist
Provides academic and physical assistance to students with disabilities as directed in one-to-one or in small groups
Assists teachers with academic instruction and the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) Ability to lift and carry non-ambulatory students
Provide clerical support to teachers and other professional staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Assists in implementing lesson plans and preparing academic materials
Assists the teacher in the rewriting of materials to meet academic levels of a student or group
Assists the teacher in implementing student IEP’s
Works with students one-to-one or in small groups
With appropriate supervision and training, assists in teaching communication skills, implementing student behavior and learning programs with the use of behavior modification and crisis intervention
Assists with the physical demands of functional life skills and academic skills, in school and community settings
Makes observations, collects data, and gives input to appropriate staff
Assists students with the use of media equipment, augmentative communication devices and computer learning techniques
Assists with the physical demands of students by lifting, positioning, putting students in supportive devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and for position change
Monitors and is aware of medical needs of students, medical concerns and responds to emergencies as needed
Performs clerical duties to include reproducing materials, initiating and maintaining files and records
Operates various types of office machines and audio-visual equipment
Takes inventory
• Greeted, assisted and directed guests, workers, visitors and the general public
• Answered all incoming calls and handled caller’s inquiries
• Provided office support services so as to ensure efficiency
• Responded to guests and public inquiries
• Received, directed and passed on telephone fax messages
• Directed employees, guests and general public to the right staff member
• Maintained a sufficient record of office supplies
• Provided word-processing and clerical support
• Picked up and delivered the mail
• Maintained the common filing system and file all letters
• Coordinated the repair and maintenance of office supplies
• Provided administrative services to the office manager
Skills
• Highly skilled in greeting visitors and directing them to the right person or section
• Well-versed in managing guests book and issuing security passes
• Hands-on experience in giving information to visitors and answering their questions
• Proven record of answering/forwarding calls and taking messages
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with phone and email inquiries
• Able to maintain an organized reception area
• Comprehensive knowledge of organizing reading material in the waiting area
Software Applications
Microsoft Office
Professional Certifications
. Education
1993-1997 Waller High School, Waller, TX
Diploma