Pamela A Bogacz
San Antonio, TX 78253
adudes@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Wernli Elementary, San Antonio, TX – Behavioral Management Instructional Assistant
August 2021- Present
Assists students with following classroom routines and transitions for the purpose of providing pro-active support to diminish negative student behaviors, and modeling appropriate participation in classroom routines. Documents observations of student performance in academic and behavior for the purpose of collecting appropriate data. Guides students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral skills ) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP/BIP plans; and ensuring student success in school.
Fort Sam Houston ISD, San Antonio, TX — Special Education Paraeducator
August 2019 - May 2020
Provide physical and instructional needs of students. Assist in implementation of classroom programs and Individual Education Plans, including self-help and behavioral management.
Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX — Special Education Paraprofessional
August - 2018 - - May 2019
Support students who are in the EA Classroom. Support includes academics, physically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Deliver and arrange appropriate teaching tools, update and maintain records, confidentiality of records, and review periodically for accuracy.
Support and assist EA students in and out of the gen ed classrooms and with modified curriculum. Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, parents, and students.
Brevard Middle School, Brevard, NC — Teacher Assistant
August 2017 - December 2017
Provide instructional assistance to special education students. Monitor and record student's progress and / or behavior to assess and better meet their needs. Also work closely with specialists to assist students with OT or PT. Follow each student's Individual Education Plan as written to maximize their learning potential.
TC Roberson High School, Asheville, NC — Teacher Assistant in PEP
January 2017 - June 2017
Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials for students under direction of classroom teacher. Monitors and reinforces instructional plans, Individual Education Plans, lesson plans, and learning concepts. Assisting students with individual needs, group activities, self-esteem, behavioral skills, and daily living skills. Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, parents, and students. Confidentiality of student records.
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Glen Arden Elementary, Arden, NC — EC Teacher Assistant
August 2016 - December 2016 (Decline in EC population - transferred to Roberson HS
Assists the teacher in all facts of daily classroom management. Contributes behavioral support and completing administrative tasks assigned by the teacher. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills. Monitor student behavior and maintain student records.
Van R Butler Elementary School, Santa Rosa Beach, FL — Pre-K Aide
August 2015 - May 2016
Assist the teacher with instructing and supervising children in classroom activities, with an emphasis on individuals identified as having moderate to severe disabilities. Work with individual children or small groups to reinforce new skills. Assist with devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills.
Laurel Hill Elementary School, Lorton, VA — Instructional Assistant in Special Education
November 2011 - June 2015
Provide instructional assistance to the special education teachers and general education teachers. Instruct and respond to students' inquiries relating to educational aspects. Develop communication skills in students through special education instructional programs. Build organizational talents in students through special education instructional interventions. Understanding student's strengths as well as their needs. Also support general education in classroom and small group settings.
St. George Episcopal School, San Antonio, TX — Library Asst / Teacher Aide / Tutor
August 2003 - June 2011
Detail-oriented Assistant Librarian with 8+ year's library experience. Instrumental in giving instructional guidance to students and teachers in library materials or computer programs. Undertook a variety of activities within the library to include dealing with reserving books, processing membership, shelving and shelf-checking and recording lost property. Provide alternative educational assistance to meet the students' individual learning needs. Offers students a full range of instructional services from junior kindergarten through third grade students. Delivered in a personal, customized, positive 1:1 or small group environment. Included single subjects, on-task practice and organizational habits.
EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, Virginia 2012 - 2014
Northwest Vista College San Antonio, Texas 2006 - 2011
San Antonio College 2020 – present
MILITARY
Texas Air National Guard, SSGT 1981-1987