Maria Wallin
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Anoka-Hennepin School District
09.2020 - Current
- Worked with teachers to develop individualized lesson plans for special needs students.
- Expertly managed emotionally charged situations with children.
- Continuously monitored children to ensure safety at all times.
- Assisted the teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills based on special needs & abilities of each child.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Teachers On Call
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided a supportive and caring environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with the children's parents.
- Managed classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
- Helped children reach developmental milestones.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Alerted the pharmacist of dosage conflicts & potentially harmful drug interactions.
- Provided excellent customer service and drove client retention.
- Assisted the pharmacist in filling and delivering prescriptions.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park05-2025
Associate in Applied Science Degree -
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN01.2024
CNA certificate - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN01.2003
Skills
- Vital signs & patient observation
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Proficient with MS Word
- Proficient with Excel
- Proficient with Powerpoint
- Technical writing
- Creative writing
- Strong communication skills
- Systems analyst
- Infant Care
- Teaching
- Critical Care Experience
- Special Needs
- Quality Assurance
- Customer service
- Experience working with students
- Classroom experience
- Sales
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/02, 01/04
- PTCB, 05/15, 05/17
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License
Assessments
Home health aide skills, Proficient, 07/20, Providing care to patients in a home setting
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Anoka-Hennepin School District
09.2020 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Teachers On Call
10.2018 - 04.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2014 - 05.2017
CNA certificate - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Hennepin Technical College
Associate in Applied Science Degree -
Hennepin Technical College
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