Marcus Cumby Sr.
HIGH RISK SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Effective co-teacher, in Sped environment able to help students learn on their level while offering instructional and behavioral suggestions. Specialty is content, instruction, behavioral analysis, and evaluation of high-risk students with disabilities. With 20 + years of direct care acumen, desire is to reinvent my career with supportive service delivery and compassionate focus on inclusive paraprofessional opportunities.
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EXPERIENCE
AUG 2016- April 2024
High Risk SPED/ Certified Educational Aide I, II, III
Performs and assumes responsibility for tasks under the general guidance of a certified teacher or teaching team.
Releases the teacher from routine tasks and participates in selecting, planning, organizing, and evaluating.
Helps the teacher implement methodology and use instructional media to yield an educational environment for all students.
Move between four classes assisting the teacher with instructional activities.
Works with individuals or groups of students in a variety of educational experiences.
Relieves the teacher of selected exercises and instructional drills with students.
Performs equivalent activities determined by the local school district.
Per IEP, 1:1 paraprofessional requested information for the development and administration.
Assist in the preparation of IEP required materials needed for the lesson (i.e., prepare accommodated materials for the student, etc.).
Work with small groups for re-teach, as directed by the Re teacher.
Document the fading of supports per student’s IEP, as directed by the teacher.
Assist in the implementation of the student’s BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan).
EDUCATION
Sept 2021 – March 2025
Bachelor of Science in Sociology with an emphasis on Social Work
GPA 3.56
Grand Canyon University
SKILLS
One-on- One tutoring support Instructional Support
Autism CPI (Renewed Sept 2023)
Communication Strong cross-departmental relationships
Teaching IEPs & IEP Committee
Management BPIs
Problem solving 25 + yrs. with SPED Eligibility criteria