Dedicated paraprofessional with experience at Waynesville R 6 School District, skilled in special education and behavior management. Successfully tailored lesson plans for students with diverse needs, fostering positive learning outcomes. Known for a calm demeanor and effective organization, enhancing classroom efficiency and student engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Waynesville R 6 School District
02.2021 - Current
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
01.2018 - 02.2021
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05-2025
Skills
Reading support
Classroom support
Arts and crafts
Documentation
Special education
Educational assistance
Social support
Preparing instructional materials
Academic tutoring
Organization and prioritization
Reading and writing support
Behavior management
Transition planning
Physical assistance
Instructional support
Life skills training
Calm and patient demeanor
Child development
Behavior improvements
CPR and first aid
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Waynesville R 6 School District
02.2021 - Current
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
01.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of General Studies -
Missouri State University
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