Heather Brown
Somerset
Summary
Accomplished Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Fall River Public Schools, enhancing student learning outcomes through tailored educational support and emotional guidance. Expert in educational assistance and storytelling, I significantly contributed to creating adaptive learning environments. My collaborative efforts in lesson planning and classroom support have fostered inclusive, positive educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Fall River Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Somerset Public Schools
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Teacher's Assistant
Children's School of Montessori
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Teacher's Assistant
Countryside Children's Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Custodian
James L. Maher Center
06.2012 - 07.2019
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI04-2021
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Storytelling
- Classroom support
- Reading support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Fall River Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Somerset Public Schools
10.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Children's School of Montessori
10.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Countryside Children's Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 05.2022
Custodian
James L. Maher Center
06.2012 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Rhode Island
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