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Michelle Martinez

Dilworth

Summary

Dedicated paraprofessional with experience empowering students and promoting inclusivity. Detail-oriented and well-organized, I excel in multi-tasking and fostering positive peer interactions. Proven ability to support students with special needs, enhancing their engagement and social-emotional development in the classroom.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Moorhead
09.2018 - Current
  • Support lead teachers with lesson plans
  • Provide additional support for students with special needs
  • Encourage positive peer interactions and social-emotional development
  • Promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging
  • Empower students to engage in classroom activities
  • Prepare curriculum materials as instructed
  • Help with classroom management
  • Support lead teachers with lesson plans
  • Offer pre-teaching instruction and reinforcing classroom lessons
  • Encourage positive peer interactions and social-emotional development

Child Care Aid

Children of Hope
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Oversee and ensure safety of children
  • Manage diaper changes for infants and toddlers
  • Track children’s development, daily routines, and preferences
  • Increased language skills through engaging read-alouds, and storytelling sessions
  • Collaborated with fellow Child Care Aides to ensure smooth transitions between activities and routines.
  • Supported child development by implementing age-appropriate learning materials and activities.

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

St. Louis Park Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
  • Organized visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays
  • Ensured student safety within classroom and external environments

Supervision Aid

St. Louis Park Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
  • Monitored behavior and advised students as to safe practices in all situations
  • Gathered students and lead them to cafeteria during lunch time in an organized manner
  • Circulated among the tables to ensure that anyone who needs assistance is helped immediately
  • Instructed students in the proper disposing of trash and meal leftovers according to school’s policy

Education

GED -

Moorhead High
Moorhead, MN
01-1998

Skills

    Able to multi-task

    Can work independently

    Detail oriented

    Well organized

    Self-motivated

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Moorhead
09.2018 - Current

Child Care Aid

Children of Hope
07.2018 - 09.2018

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

St. Louis Park Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018

Supervision Aid

St. Louis Park Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2017

GED -

Moorhead High
Michelle Martinez