AMANDA HARDING
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic Paraprofessional with extensive experience in supporting classroom instruction in public education settings. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment and enhance student engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and promoting student well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies.
- Assisted students with daily living skills to enhance independence and self-management.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans that meet diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and adjustments to support educational goals.
ECSE PARAPROFESSIONAL
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans, adapting materials to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators and fostering academic growth.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop inclusive strategies for students with disabilities.
Paraprofessional
Republic School District
08.2019 - 07.2023
- I supervise children help facilitate
- Activities set out in lesson plans
- I ensure safety of children with limited mobility
- I help children with activities to facilitate their individual IEP goals.
Lead Teacher
Safe N Sound Playground
08.2017 - 08.2019
- 3-year-old’s, Planning developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Preparing art projects and activities
- Setting goals for each child
- Conducting parent-teacher conferencesSetting up room each day for optimal learning experiences
- Making child observations.
Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Americas
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Checked in patients as they entered doctors office
- Filled out and submitted patient and insurance informationGave patients preliminary tests before they saw the doctor
- Filed charts and test results
- Answered questions in person and vial phone about customer questions and complaints
Head teacher
University Child Care Center
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Created lesson plans according to Missouri accreditationDisplayed knowledge of Missouri licensing rules
- Planned family nights and other family activities
- Organized all of the classrooms in the facility
- Organized all storage areas in the building
- Met with assistant teachers weekly to discuss classroom happenings
- Arranged times for parent-teacher conferences
- Created weekly goals for each child under care
- Set classroom goalsHead teacher
Bright Minds
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Created and carried out lesson plans
- Instructed and taught assistant teachers
- Displayed leadership abilities in the classroom
Assistant teacher
Little Angels Learning Academy
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Helped with tasks outlined by the teachers
- Instructed children on daily activities
- Was in charge of the 2-year-old classroom for the summers
- Wrote lesson plans
- Facilitates conferences with parents
Assistant teacher
Goddard School
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Followed Directions left by teacher and carried out a lesson plan
- Instructed children on daily activities
- Helped to potty train and teach other life
- Skills to children.
Education
Associates of arts - early
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05.2009
Associates of arts - early childhood
Parkview High School
Springfield, MO05.2004
Skills
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Autism ExperienceClassroom Management
- CPR
- Child care
- Early Childhood Education
- Toddler Care
- Medical Office
- Excellent leadership
- Organization skills
- *Ability to be a team Player or work independently
- Experienced with individuals of diverse Cultures and language barriers
- Works Quickly yet efficiently
- Extremely dependable in high stress Situations Works efficiently to Accomplish tasks given by a supervisor
- Has phone and conversational skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Advanced organization skills
- Ability to be a team player
- Works quickly yet efficiently
- Has phone and conversational skills
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
ECSE PARAPROFESSIONAL
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
10.2023 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
Republic School District
08.2019 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
Safe N Sound Playground
08.2017 - 08.2019
Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Americas
09.2015 - 06.2017
Head teacher
University Child Care Center
05.2011 - 06.2015
Bright Minds
05.2009 - 05.2011
Assistant teacher
Little Angels Learning Academy
01.2007 - 05.2009
Assistant teacher
Goddard School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Associates of arts - early
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associates of arts - early childhood
Parkview High School