Special Needs Educational Assistant and Tutor
Resume:
cory cone
WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TO SPECIAL NEEDS AND ALL BETWEEN AND
ADULTS WITH MENTAL ISSUES AND DRUG ADDICTION
Temple, TX 76502
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Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Motivated Paraprofessional with solid
[Number]-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Educational Assistant- AIMS
Belton ISD- Pirtle elementary-/ Lake Belton Middle school - Temple, TX November 2015 to Present
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods. Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation. Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies. Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules. Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning. Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors. Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities. Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. Work with at risk youth, with anger issues, learning disabilities, autism, abused, neglected. Take restraint classes,
CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention. Also at Pirtle elementary I worked with special needs.LBMS- Work with 6-8 graders/ Pirtle- 2nd- 5th graders with special needs Educational Assistant- Focus Program
Round Rock ISD - Austin, TX
August 2006 to June 2015
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring. Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors. Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities. Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. Worked with at risk youth. Learning disabilities. Anger issues. Autism, Took restraint classes, for children that got out of control, so they wouldn't hurt themselves or others. CPI, Crisis prevention Intervention. 6-8 graders
Mental Health Worker
Texas Baptist Children's Home- starry shelter Prog - Round Rock, TX January 2000 to June 2006
Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals. Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds. Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge. Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions. Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Performed duties following safety requirements and emergency protocols. Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response. Cooked for the kids. Took kids appointments Doctor, and CPS for supervised visits. Took to school, pick up from school. Took children on outings.worked with children 0-18 yrs old Mental Health Associate
Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center - Belton, TX June 1995 to January 2000
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors and malfunctioning smoke detectors to maintain client safety.
Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge. Implemented positive behavior supports for individuals to maximize current living situation. Utilized crisis intervention, behavior modification and mindfulness techniques to decrease client mental health symptoms.
Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds. Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge. Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions. Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files. Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Performed duties following safety requirements and emergency protocols. Took PMAB- Restraint classes. Worked with children 5-18. I have also worked with Adult Patience with depression, and drug abuse. Worked with Veterans that were going through hard times while at Cedar Crest my 2nd tour there in 2018. Education
SOME COLLEGE- No degree in Psychology
TEMPLE COLLEGE - Temple, TX
Skills
• HIPAA
• Cooking (6 years)
• Teaching
• Tutoring
• Time management
• Crisis intervention (10+ years)
• Cleaning
• Behavioral Health
• Medication Administration (6 years)
• Experience Working With Students
• Hospital experience
• Autism Experience (10+ years)
• Special Education (10+ years)
• Data collection
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Special Needs
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