JOEL MICHAEL
HOPPER JR.
***********************@*****.***
Sanger, CA 93657
SKILLS
●Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
●Curriculum-Based Lessons
●Audio-Visual Demonstrations
●Creating a Safe Learning Environment
●Effective Communication
●Helping Students with Special Needs
●Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
●Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
EDUCATION
UMASS Global Online
Visalia, CA • Expected in 06/2025
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kerman High School
Kerman, CA • 06/2019
High School Diploma
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic Paraeducator polished in curriculum development, behavior management and recordkeeping. Adaptable and accommodating professional with 2 years of hands-on experience assisting instructional support service and classroom teachers. Commended for consistently providing children with necessary learning tools to advance and build knowledge for success.
WORK HISTORY
Sanger Unified School District - Paraeducator
Sanger, California • 10/2022 - Current
●Assists teachers and works individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate the education system.
●Monitor student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
●Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
●Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
Selma Unified School District - Special Education Instructional Assistant
Selma, California • 08/2022 - 10/2022
●Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
●Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
●Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
●Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District - Paraprofessional
Bakersfield, California • 09/2021 - 07/2022
●Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
●Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teachers.
●Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
●Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Walmart - Front End Cashier
Sanger, California • 12/2020 - 05/2021
●Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
●Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer systems.
●Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
●Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets and debris.
Walmart - Asset Protection Customer Host
Kerman, California • 09/2019 - 12/2020
●Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
●Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary or theft.
●Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
●Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
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