Education Para

Location:

Arkansas

Posted:

November 21, 2022

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MORIAH T. COLE

Jacksonville, AR ***** C: 501-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

A dynamic professional with a proven ability to build relationships; adaptable leader with the ability to work independently and maintain critical thinking skills in the face of unforeseen challenges. Ability to manage multiple priorities, a fast learner, outstanding, and driven to provide excellent support to professional team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of following protocols for handling sensitive information

• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback, and ongoing support

• Ability to develop agency/institution policies, procedures, and directive based on research findings

• Strong proficiency with Internet, Windows-based PC, intermediate to advanced skills and understanding of and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong ability to perform challenging tasks and work under pressure and in difficult situations

• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies

• People skills with ability to actively listen, empathize, and effectively and professionally handle challenging internal and external customers

• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies

Professional Experience

Sylvan Hills Elementary North Little Rock, AR 2022 - Present Transition Paraprofessional

• Participate in lesson planning sessions and communicate with parents and school officials.

• Co-teach lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.

• Organize the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.

• Assist Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.

• Perform clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests, and homework.

Crystal Hill Elementary North Little Rock, AR 2021 - 2022 Life Skills Paraprofessional

• Implemented student individualized education program plans in small groups or in one-on-one settings and under the direction and guidance of teacher.

• Utilized instructional strategies and techniques for facilitating the integration of individuals with learning needs in the classroom and other settings.

• Prepared and organized materials and instructional space to support teaching and learning.

• Assisted with maintaining student records including using any technology employed by the district.

Pathfinder Pre-School Jacksonville, AR 2018 - 2020 Teacher Assistant

• Assisted the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.

• Assisted teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.

• Revised lesson material with students individually or in small groups.

• Collaborated with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.

• Documented student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed. Pathfinder Academy Jacksonville, AR 2017 - 2018

Teacher Assistant

• Provided an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.

• Adhered to the curriculum pacing guide to maximize student learning.

• Planned for and utilized instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques, which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.

• Developed reasonable Classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Easterseals Little Rock, AR 2018 - 2019

Personal Caregiver

• Supported the clients in achieving personal growth and improved quality of life.

• Assisted with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.

• Provided emotional supported and encouragement to perform necessary tasks. Baptist Health Hospital North Little Rock, AR 2015 - 2017 Environmental Services Supervisor

• Supervised the necessary resources needed for the Environmental Services department under and made recommendations to hiring, promoting and annual staff performance reviews.

• Performed quality improvement initiatives under direction of EVS manager.

• Managed the bed tracking system and ensure EVS response times are achieved.

• Prepared reports to document results, collaborated with the EVS manager to develop improvement activities.

• Provided oversight of inventories, usage data, and ordering of consumable supplies and equipment repairs.

• Prepared master work and time schedules, under the direction of the Manager, coordinating vacation and holiday time and reviewing daily adjustments in the work schedule. Pathfinder Inc. Jacksonville, AR 2011 - 2015

Job Skill Instructor

• Provided group skills training as established by treatment plans.

• Gathered and created a group topic schedule.

• Utilized best practice group curriculum for all groups.

• Completed daily progress notes and appropriate documentation for all services, as necessary.

• Completed written documentation per program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.

Academic Credentials

General Studies – Present

Arkansas State University Beebe

Registered Dental Assistant – May 2015

Eastern College of Health Vocations

Professional References