Case Manager Special Education

Michele Wedewer

***** ***** ***** **, **** Cross, IA 52053 563-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 16 years. I continue to strive for excellence, team work and promote positive work environment.

Skills

Organizing and Distributing Materials

Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Small Group and Individual Assistance

Tutoring and Mentoring

Classroom Technology

Effective Communication

Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching

Facilitating Online Learning

Electronic Grading Software

Computer and Microsoft Office Skills

Work History

Paraprofessional, 08/2007 to Current

Dubuque Community School District – Dubuque, IA

Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.

Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.

Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.

Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.

Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.

Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.

Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.

Used Microsoft Word and Microsoft Sharepoint and knowledgeable Excel to share projects, emails, and data to and from students and to other staff members.

Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.

Residential Support Staff Member, 03/1998 to 07/2013

G & G Living Centers – Guttenberg, IA

Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.

Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.

Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.

Used Microsoft Word and Microsoft Sharepoint and knowledgeable Excel to record patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Education

High School Diploma: 05/1995

Edgewood-Colesburg High School - Edgewood, IA

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