Paraprofessional in Behavioral Health and Education

JAY VESTAL

**********@*****.*** 919-***-**** Apex, NC 27523

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An Inspiring paraprofessional that is looking for a career in behavioral health. I have a passion and love for helping others and teaching children with autism and behavior issues. I am dedicated to serving individuals with special needs with the upmost respect and consideration. My mission is to help children reach their full potential, which I plan on doing through learned experience and appropriate learning tactics.

SKILLS

Communication

Data collection

Behavior intervention planning

Social skills

Compassion

Patience

Applied behavior analysis

Time management skills

Computer skills

Collaboration

EDUCATION

MyComputerCareer.com - Raleigh, NC / 2023

ITSA

Winston-Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC / 05/2019

Bachelor of Science: Sports Management

WORK HISTORY

Paraprofessional / Research Triangle Charter Academy / 11.2023 – Current

Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.

Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.

Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.

Attend professional development, specialized training and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.

Assist with the required compliance documentation.

SECURITY / AMBASSADOR, Nasher Museum, Duke University / 08.2022 – 10/2023

Perform responsible and professional security work to ensure the protection and safety of the Nasher Museum of Art's staff, visitors, art collection, property and facilities while delivering excellent customer service

Strong attention to detail, communications, sound judgement and decision-making skills and an ability to respond effectively in emergency situations

Work closely with other Museum security staff to implement and maintain Museum security procedures, including fire/life safety protocols and medical incidents

Maintain an alertness for suspicious activities (vandalism, theft), responding promptly to incidents and writing incident reports when necessary.

MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE / Cree, Inc / 12.2021 - 07.2022

Responsible for setting up, loading and operating machinery to ensure quality product is produced

Ensure safe and accurate handling of materials by adhering to all safety protocols

Manages material distribution to ensure all items are received by various departments within a timely manner

Apply wafers to a template that runs on a gigamat machine that needs daily maintenance such as pad changes, crash clean ups and head fixtures repairs

Complete MES system maintenance to ensure all systems are working properly.

INSTUCTIONAL ASSISTANT / Durham Public Schools / 08.2020 - 11.2021

Assists in composing lesson plans and assignments

Leads small group discussions and study groups

Delivers occasional lectures

Assists with test and homework scoring

Contributed to the effectiveness of the team by working together by supporting, promoting & applying the best practice standards of conduct including those on attendance, mutual respect & support, honoring diversity, effective communication, & improving the work environment

Performed other duties as assigned by management.

Security Supervisor / Allied Universal, Duke Hospital / 03.2020 - 12.2020

Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity

Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed

Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility

May also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue

Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency.

Belt Operator / Amazon / 12.2019 - 07.2020

Selecting, packing, and shipping orders out the right customers

Receive and put away inventory

Get customer orders ready and pack them up

Pulling merchandise off storage shelves and place them in bins, then put the bins on conveyor belts to be taken to the packers

Ultimately, you will work with a small group in the warehouse to ensure items are retrieved, organized, and shipped in a timely manner.

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