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, MN01.2011
Certificate - Fire Science/EMT
Hennipen Technical College
Eden Prarie, MNSkills
- 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