Alison Hannon
Dorchester
Summary
Committed Classroom Paraprofessional with relevant experience in diverse educational settings. Strengths include effective communication, classroom management, and individual student attention. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff to enhance student learning. Significant impact on student engagement and achievement through implementation of tailored instructional strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K ABA Classroom Paraprofessional
Joseph Lee K-8 School
Dorchester
08.2024 - Current
- Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
- Provide assistance in classroom activities
- Prepare instructional materials
- Adssist in classroom set up and clean up
- Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches
- Provides other related duties as requested by the Head of School/Principal
Kindergarten Special Education Paraprofessional
Varnum Brook Elementary School
Pepperell
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist students in a substantially separate program for K-4 students with cognitive delays with or without accompanying developmental delays.
- 1:3 teacher to student ratio.
- Communicate regularly with general education teacher and program lead teacher.
- Alter classwork to meet the academic needs of each student.
- Assist students in classroom activities, specials, peer interactions, daily life skills, as well as academic learning.
- Perform individual and small group instruction
Teacher's Assistant
Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Groton
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked one on one and whole group with students with severe physical and developmental disabilities.
- Assisted the teacher in setting up and cleaning up for classroom activities and events.
- Provided support and assistance to students during hand over hand activities.
- Performed routine daily documentation of classroom activities, attendance, etc. under the direction of the teacher.
- Worked in a busy area within, at times, a high stress atmosphere.
- Assisted in transporting students to and from school.
- Stepped in as a substitute teacher when the lead teacher was out.
- Learned how to create class activities and implemented them throughout the day.
Alternative Middle School Social Work Internship
Valley Collaborative
Billerica
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Observing in the classroom.
- Observing group, when they complete tasks with counselor, physical therapist, and occupational therapists.
- Observing how teachers and support staff engage with students during behavioral outbursts.
- Correcting inappropriate behaviors and/or language for school.
ABA Therapy Internship
CLASS May Center School for Child Development
Wilmington
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked one on one with students with severe behavioral, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
- Taught basic life skills and academic skills tailored to the students academic/skill level.
- Learned how to facilitate student learning through multiple modes like discrete trial.
- Documented students daily/weekly progress through data collection and documented critical behavioral incidents.
- Managed behavioral crises and assisted with personal care.
- Learned how to read and implement individualized behavior support plans and individualized education plans.
Education
Masters - School Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA05.2026
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology, Education
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Student health and safety
- Attention to detail
- Calm and patient demeanor
Certification
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid for Adults Assisting Children and Youth
- Certified in CPI
- Trained in ABA therapy
Timeline
Pre-K ABA Classroom Paraprofessional
Joseph Lee K-8 School
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Special Education Paraprofessional
Varnum Brook Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Alternative Middle School Social Work Internship
Valley Collaborative
01.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Seven Hills Pediatric Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
ABA Therapy Internship
CLASS May Center School for Child Development
05.2021 - 08.2021
Masters - School Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology, Education
Merrimack College
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