Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Certification
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RACHEL MORRIS

Glencoe

Summary

Experienced in direct client care, with excellent client and project management skills. Very client-focused, hardworking, and hands-on. Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

GSL School District
Glencoe
08.2025 - Current
  • Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop effective teaching strategies.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.

Daycare Lead/Panther Cub-House

GSL School District
Glencoe
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Supervised daily activities and routines for children in care.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and progress effectively.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on childcare best practices and policies.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in the daycare environment.
  • Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support during conflicts.
  • Created an inviting atmosphere by welcoming visitors into the center each day.
  • Developed stimulating learning materials, games, and activities that encouraged the development of fine motor skills, socialization skills, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Provided a safe environment where children could learn and grow while having fun.

Daycare Lead

Next Steps Learning Center
Waconia
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.

Program Assistant

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
Chanhassen
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
  • Instructed clients on daily routines, care, and life skills.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age- and level-appropriate material.
  • Conducted clients' personal cares.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming environment for clients.
  • Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities.

Teachers Assistant

Next Steps Learning Centre
Chaska
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to the schedule.
  • Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions, to discuss solutions.
  • Supported students with individual learning needs and classroom activities.
  • Conducted students' personal care and daily needs.
  • Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High
Norwood Young America, MN
01.2011

Certificate - Fire Science/EMT

Hennipen Technical College
Eden Prarie, MN

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Child development knowledge
  • Lesson planning
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management skills
  • Client relations
  • Computer literate
  • Punctual
  • Multi-task management
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Parent communication

Activities

  • Glencoe Fire Department Event Committee
  • #Livin Foundation
  • We Can Ride

Certification

  • PCA and CFSS Support Worker Training
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

GSL School District
08.2025 - Current

Daycare Lead/Panther Cub-House

GSL School District
09.2023 - 08.2025

Daycare Lead

Next Steps Learning Center
01.2019 - 09.2023

Program Assistant

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
09.2016 - 10.2018

Teachers Assistant

Next Steps Learning Centre
08.2015 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Central High

Certificate - Fire Science/EMT

Hennipen Technical College
RACHEL MORRIS