Morris K. Artis
Washington DC 20019
Phone: 202-***-****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Motivate a people-focused professional seeking a position that combines education and customer service, where I can support student development, foster positive relationships, and deliver high-quality service through strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●Microsoft office Suite Proficient
●Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
●Team Collaboration
●Time Management
●Problem Solving
●Attention to Detail
●Customer Service
●Technical Proficiency
●Leadership
2016-Present
St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Washington DC.
Lead Classroom Paraprofessional
●Core Instructional Roles
●Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with curriculum standards
●Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
●Assess student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
●Create a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
●Classroom Management
●Establish and enforce classroom rules and expectations
●Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution
●Maintain a safe, organized, and productive learning space
●Monitor student engagement and address behavioral concerns
●Leadership & Supervision
●Lead and mentor, assistant teachers or support staff
●Delegate classroom responsibilities and provide guidance
●Model best teaching practices and professionalism
●Support onboarding or training of new staff
●Communication & Relationship Building
●Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress
●Cooperate with school staff, administrators, and specialists
●Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families
●Address concerns and provide solutions in a timely manner
●Administrative & Organizational Duties
●Maintain accurate student records and documentation
●Prepare reports, lesson plans, and classroom materials
●Ensure compliance with school policies and educational standards
●Organize classroom schedules, activities, and events
●Student Development & Support
●Encourage social, emotional, and academic growth
●Identify and support students with special needs or challenges
●Foster critical thinking, creativity, and independence
●Serve as a positive role model
●Actively participates in the school swimming program, which includes wearing appropriate swimwear and assisting the assigned student while in the water.
●Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
●Assist and/or lead with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and community-based instruction. The ability to keep up with running children and or to lift or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task.
●Attends weekly team meetings; participates in theme planning and shares ideas for activities.
●Attends weekly and special staff meetings and assumes responsibility for the verbal and written information provided at such meetings.
●Attends required evening meetings outside the school day including Back-to-School Night and Mid-Year Parent Conferences.