Loriann Walker

Forsyth, GA *****

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Special Education Paraprofessional versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Toddler Teacher

Wonder Years Preschool - Naples, FL

September 2022 to December 2022

Demonstrate and assist in the preschool toddler development process with Early Childhood Education students. Maintain a clean and healthy preschool environment, which facilitates learning and development.

EBD Paraprofessional

Collier County Board of Education - Naples, FL

January 2021 to March 2022

To implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help design and implement all components of the student's individual program. Speech Facilitator

EBS Healthcare - West Chester, PA

September 2019 to March 2020

To facilitate high quality speech pathology services in the least restrictive environment working closely with a Speech Pathologist.

Work collaboratively with the school system staff to foster inclusive programming for the students that receive special education services. Engage in program development and improvement. Attend IEP meetings with parents, teachers and staff.

Special Education Paraprofessional (Acess)

Northwoods Academy

July 2016 to May 2019

Duties included working with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one-on-one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom. I taught children about numbers, colors and shapes, helped them get dressed and changing their diapers when needed. Instructional Paraprofessional

SouthField Elementary School

August 2015 to May 2016

Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. Work with other professionals such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists. Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records. Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Burghard Elementary School - Macon, GA

December 2014 to May 2015

As a Special Education Paraprofessional I helped children learn based on their individual abilities. I worked with one child or a small group, l taught new lessons, reinforced previous ones with additional instruction and worked on individualized study tasks, as directed by lead teacher. Child Care Counselor

The Methodist Home For Children & Youth - Macon, GA November 2013 to December 2014

Responsible for daily operation of household such as but not limited to planning meals, purchasing groceries, supervising/assisting cleanliness of house, and getting the mail daily from mailbox.Responsible for the implementation of devotions at mealtime and accompany(or designate some-one else to) residents to a weekly worship service.

Assign household chores to residents and observe their completion personal, weekly, and extra chores Administer random bedroom checks and final room check before residents. Medication administration. Special Needs Paraprofessional (MOID)

Skyview Elementary - Lizella, GA

January 2011 to May 2011

Lizella, GA

Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs. Enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Medication administration, tube feeding.

Support Therapist (SEBD)

Elam Alexander Academy - Macon, GA

July 2007 to January 2011

Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors. Assisted 5 to 6 children per station during small group learning periods. Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. Education

Associate

Macon State College - Macon, GA

2006

High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Crisis Management (10+ years)

• Experience with Children (10+ years)

• Childcare

• Teaching (10+ years)

• Organizational Skills

• CPR

• Time Management

• Special Education

• Classroom Management

• Developmental Disabilities Experience

• Speech Therapy (1 year)

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Preschool Experience (3 years)

• Autism Experience (5 years)

• Group Therapy

• Classroom Experience (10+ years)

• Crisis Intervention (7 years)

• Behavior Management

• Medication Administration

• Tube Feeding

• Applied behavior analysis

• Special needs

• Experience Working With Students

• Toddler Care

• Behavioral Therapy

• Early childhood education

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

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