"Passionate-First Year" teacher seeking Elementary teaching position; devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Working as a Paraprofessional for three years in ASD classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Organized and driven to manage file organization and materials to be prepared for daily instruction and valued for delivering support to special needs students and nurturing development of all students.
I am responsible for supporting the teacher in multiple ways, including maintaining order and structure in the classroom and across school settings, preparing instructional materials, constructing bulletin boards, and setting up work areas. I assist students with bathroom needs, during independent time with functional tasks based on the students' instructional abilities, and during instruction. I keep data on each student's IEP goals each day. Assist the teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play. Kept classrooms clean, neat, and adequately sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency. I am proactive in maintaining appropriate student behaviors, and I support students while using behavior de-escalation strategies.