RENEE HARRIS

(***)***- **** ** Devon Ct. Apt.** Edwardsville, IL. 62025 ● ady6y1@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Licensed paraprofessional with 7+years of experience delivering educational assistance to teachers, and special needs students. Proven track record of success supporting students with learning disabilities and special needs in the areas of career development, academic achievement, social development, and extracurricular activities. Early childhood experience. Excellent record of assisting to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SWCCC, 14535 John Humphrey Dr. 2016-2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, assist students in classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

Speed, 1125 Division St, Chicago Heights IL 2010-2016 2009-2016

Paraprofessional

Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional needs.

Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.

Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences.

Gave one-on-one attention to student while maintaining overall focus on the entire class.

Under instructional role of teachers’, assists in general daily classroom activities.

Gave companionship while establishing and maintaining appropriate rapport.

Private Home St. Louis, MO 2002-2009

Direct Care Worker

Supervised 2 children from newborn to three years old, encouraging positive interactions.

Ensured children’s safety and health by keeping a safe and clean environment.

Prepared healthy and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Maintained professional, yet warm, relationships with family.

La Petite Academy, Edwardsville, IL 2000-2010

Team Teacher

Maintained a safe and supportive environment.

Helped children with essential and basic hygiene.

Helped teacher to plan learning activities and completed records, supported teacher in managing class behavior, supervising group activities.

Maintained a healthy relationship with students under teacher instructions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL

Certified Paraprofessional, Illinois Board of Education

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