Paraeducator, Special Education - Auburndale High School - Auburndale
(2022-10)
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans that addressed the specific needs of each student.
- Provided additional support during state testing periods including administering tests, monitoring time limits and assisting with accommodations when necessary.
- Encouraged participation from all students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators on their academic performance.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create differentiated assignments that addressed the varied abilities of all learners.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Paraeducator, Special Education - Karen Siegel Academy - Lake Alfred
(2022-03 - 2022-10)
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, behavior reports.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote communication, problem solving, self-advocacy and independent living skills among special needs students.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
Preschool Teacher - Montessori Preschool Of Lakeland - Lakeland
(2020-07 - 2021-09)
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Caretaker - Wendy Mercer - Lakeland
(2014-08 - 2019-07)
- Reviewed medication lists with nurses to ensure proper dosages are being administered.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills when managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming of residents when needed.
- Encouraged residents to participate in physical activities like walking around the facility grounds or doing light exercises.
- Listened attentively to resident stories and shared experiences while fostering meaningful relationships.
- Answered questions from family members about specific patient needs.
- Helped patients with transportation and mobility inside and outside of facility.
- Assisted patients with eating, dressing and hygiene activities.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks in patient rooms.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
RBT - Bluesprig - Medina OH
(2025-06 - 2025-10)
Para - Ashland Highschool - Ashland OH
(2025-10 - 2026-04)
