Tashira Gray- Godding
Malden
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience at Everett Public Schools, skilled in implementing individualized education plans and fostering student support. Proven ability to enhance learning strategies through effective team collaboration and behavior management, ensuring a positive educational environment. Committed to promoting student success and well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Everett Public Schools
Everett
09.2023 - Current
- Provides or obtains coverage and assistance for clerical staff as needed, an oversight of daily clinic schedule/room assignments, Assists in the training of new employees, Maintains a good working relationship with all employees within the department and from other departments and constructively analyzing work processes and contributes to the team to improve workflow as needed.
- Identifies, implements and evaluates process changes improving practice operations
- Observes and monitors observance of policies and procedures described in the Ambulatory Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Provides direct supervision, including the interviewing, hiring, evaluation, discipline and firing of non-clinical support staff, as well as approves payroll for all departmental staff.
- Develops, in collaboration with Medical Director and Service Line leadership, realistic operational and capital expenditure budgets.
- Monitors performance measures as developed by Service Line leadership, including revenue and expense measures, as well as monitoring performance measures as developed by Service Line leadership, including revenue and expense measures.
- Provides leadership and participates in the team effort to efficiently complete all department work within the appropriate time interval, including participating in Quality Improvement Team activity as needed, .Actively participates in the department leadership team, .Attends all required site meetings and Records minutes and completes assigned follow-up tasks within assigned deadline and motivates staff while demonstrating a collaborative approach to problem solving and promotes the understanding of the practice mission and goals.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students during classroom activities and transitions throughout the school day.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding student needs.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for classroom use as directed by teachers.
- Collaborated with special education team to enhance learning strategies and support services.
- Documented student progress and maintained records for educational assessments.
- Attended training sessions to stay informed on best practices in special education support.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Group Leader
FKO (For Kids Only)
Everett
09.2019 - Current
- Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKOs before school programs;
- Supervise school-aged children enrolled in the program;
- Plan and implement daily academic enrichment classes;
- Facilitate consistent communication with FKO families;
- Encourage children to participate in all activities and realize their full potential;
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to children enrolled;
- Provide a physically and emotionally safe and fun environment for children to thrive;
- Strive to achieve FKO goals and operate with the character values and mission in mind; and
- Incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all activities and inter
Front End Supervisor
Restaurant Depot
Everett
03.2016 - 08.2019
- upervises Cashiers, Front-End Loaders, Checkers and U-Boat Retrieval
- Supervises, trains and evaluates cashiers, front-end loaders, checkers and U-boat retrieval
- Ensures friendly, efficient and professional customer service
- Ensures compliance with established sales and security policies and procedures
- Investigates and resolves customer complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Assists customers with product location and detailed information when needed
- Plan and prepare work schedules to include lunch and vacation
- Performs cashier “check-outs” and operates register, when needed
- Performs Supervisor functions of voids and returns, price adjustments, IOUs (F-6) vs. invoicing and cancels transactions
- Assists checkers in comparing customer receipts to items on cart to avoid losses
- Efficiently uses industry specific software to resolve customer inquiries, price checks, inventory queries and price discrepancies
- Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned
- Bend over/stoop – occasionally
- Climb steps/ladder – occasionally
- For the most part the ambient will be room temperature, due to proximity of work-station to the exit doors, room temperature may change according to the season and the level of activity at the store
Cashier
Restaurant Depot
Everett
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Manage transactions with customers using cash registers
- Scan goods and ensure pricing & product is accurate
- Collect payments whether in cash, check or credit
- Issue receipts and change as necessary
- Resolve customer complaints, guide them, and provide relevant information
- Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas
- Walking/standing on concrete up to 10 hours/day
- Frequently turning, standing, reaching, stooping, and/or bending
- Frequently pushing/pulling objects 500 to 1,500 lbs
- Frequently lifting/carrying objects more than 60 lbs
- Requires frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
- Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters)
- Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned
- May be required to work in other departments as neede
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Eastern University
PA09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester05-2025
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Student support
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Listen, understand, and communicate effectively to customers
- Handle challenges or conflicts, solve problems, and find solutions efficiently
- Ensure that customers have a positive experience, which builds company trust
- Childcare & Safety: First aid and CPR certification, child supervision, behavior management, and safety monitoring
- Educational Support: Homework assistance, lesson planning, tutoring, and academic support
- Activity Facilitation: Organizing games, arts & crafts, and enrichment activities
- Communication & Interpersonal: Clear communication with children, parents, and staff; conflict resolution; and team collaboration
- Administrative/Organizational: Time management, attendance tracking, and program coordination
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Everett Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Group Leader
FKO (For Kids Only)
09.2019 - Current
Front End Supervisor
Restaurant Depot
03.2016 - 08.2019
Cashier
Restaurant Depot
09.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University