Experienced Paraprofessional and Preschool Educator

Objective

My goal is to teach students at their individual levels and instill in them the learning skills necessary for successful

futures. I instruct students not only in academic work, but also in the social skills they need to grow. My style

has always been to incorporate various teaching techniques that will enhance each student to succeed in life.

Professional Experience

Paraprofessional Lafayette Parish School System – Lafayette, LA 2010 – Present

Assisting kindergarten through 4th grade students serving in-school suspensions to complete daily online reading

comprehension and math assignments.

Create a positive, motivational climate for students from underserved populations.

Named N.P. Moss Preparatory Teacher’s Assistant of the 2013-2014 school year.

Provided math instruction to preschool students in small group settings.

Guided students through small and large motor skills development activities.

Facilitated story time activities and monitored aftercare students.

Teacher/Caregiver St. Martinville Headstart – St. Martinville, LA 2009-2010

Developed preschool students’ reading and math skills in small group settings.

Guided preschool students through small and large motor skills development activities.

Paraprofessional Ascension Parish School System 2000 – 2007

Assisted students with daily instructions in order to enhance their reading skills.

Assisted students with using computer technology.

Paraprofessional (Special Education) East Baton Rouge Parish School System 1990 – 2000

Assisted students with developing their reading comprehension, language, and math skills.

Developed students’ confidence in their academic success.

Drama Director Geismar-Dutchtown Summer Outreach Camp 1995 – 2003

Provided direct instruction in public performance and speaking skills to 15 campers, ages 4-10.

Researched and selected age appropriate written materials for play performances.

Designed and created costumes and backdrops.

Drama Director/Counselor YMCA Baranco-Clark Branch 1994

Exposed campers, ages 5-15, to reading and literacy through dramatic storytelling.

Directed youth in acting skills and techniques.

Planned and scheduled dates of campers’ theatrical performances.

Certifications

CPR Current

Volunteer Work

Story Time Storyteller East Baton Rouge Libraries –Baton Rouge, LA 1993 – 2003

Youth Theater Director East Baton Rouge Libraries –Baton Rouge, LA 1993 – 2001

First Grade Catechism Teacher Most Blessed Sacrament Church – Baton Rouge, LA 1991 – 2001

Troop Leader Girl Scouts of the USA – Baton Rouge, LA 1991 – 1994

Education

Florida Memorial College (Miami, FL) Preschool/Elementary Education

Miami Dade Community College (Miami, FL) Elementary Education

Lafayette High School (Lafayette, LA)

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