Front Desk Receptionist

Margaret McDonnell

760-***-**** margaretmcdonnell17@ gmail.com Oceanside, CA 92056

Accomplished in Special Education:

Organized planner, classroom manager and educational support professional with more than twenty-seven years of related experience and strong desire to positively impact students' lives. Knowledgeable about school processes and improvement strategies focused on eager learners.

The mother of a daughter with physical challenges who works and resides in Denver, Colorado working as a Youth Transition Coordinator for Atlantis Community, Inc.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Special Education Assistant: Vista Unified School District: California

Public Schools/ Jun 1992 to Jun 2019

While working directly with certificated Special Educational Specialists, Administration and students with special needs, I have gained many skills focused on full inclusion for students with multi-disabilities.

Promoted unique student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.

• Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students

• Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.

• Communicated effectively with educators, parents and outside organizational groups. Education:

Graduated from Pacific Lutheran University May 1982Degree Granted: BA in Education, Minor in Mathematics