Professional with many years of experience working with special needs students. Aided teachers in giving lessons and providing safe and productive environment for students with developmental disabilities. Passionate about serving physical, emotional, and academic needs of those facing disability.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Brooklyn Center
09.2003 - Current
Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behaviors of special needs students while they are completing tasks assigned by the teacher.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a positive learning environment for students.
Instructed students in academic subjects, life skills, and other related areas according to IEPs.
Accompanied Special Education Students on field trips ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
Provided behavioral interventions when necessary for individual students with challenging behaviors.
Conducted assessments of student performance using data collection techniques such as observation, anecdotal records, interviews.
Provided one-on-one support to students to help them reach their educational goals.
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Mimi's Licensed Daycare
Brooklyn Center
08.1999 - 08.2005
Planned and organized activities to stimulate physical, mental, emotional, and creative development of the children.
Provided nurturing care and created a safe environment for the children in my care.
Organized field trips to local parks or other educational places to provide an opportunity for learning outside the home.
Human Resources Reoresentative
Holden Graphic Services
Minneapolis
05.1987 - 02.1998
Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and reference checks.
Organized company-wide events such as team building activities or holiday parties.
Maintained personnel records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations while ensuring confidentiality of information.
Assisted with benefits administration.
Completed onboarding and new hire orientation for employees.
Updated database with payroll and employee information.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial Relations/Human Resources
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
03-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration-Management/Psychology
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Skills
Behavioral intervention
Data collection
Team collaboration
Educational support
Event planning
Communication skills
Customer service
Administrative skills
Employee relations
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
09.2003 - Current
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Mimi's Licensed Daycare
08.1999 - 08.2005
Human Resources Reoresentative
Holden Graphic Services
05.1987 - 02.1998
Master of Arts - Industrial Relations/Human Resources
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration-Management/Psychology