Valerie Washington
Ruther Glen,VA
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Spotsylvania County Schools, adept at IEP compliance and educational assistance. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Experience in delivering guidance and education o various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. The ability to tailor lesson plans for diverse learners, enhancing student engagement and success. Committed to providing hands-on support that accommodates diverse student needs. Skilled in behavioral plan management and fostering a supportive learning environment through effective supervision and leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implement curricular, lesson plans, special projects and exercise to increase dexterity, alertness and coordination.
- Assisted in setting up a new curriculum: selected materials, and advised on the physical setup of the classroom.
- Maintained calendar and scheduled monthly meetings with parents.
- Help supervise class field trips, supervise summer program.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and the cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations including 504s and IEPs
- Assisted with teaching and supporting students in early childhood, primary, middle school and high school.
Lead Teacher
Minnieland Private Day School
08.1996 - 09.1999
- Lead and assist the care and management of toddlers and age appropriate children
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Engage students and with understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caroline County Public School
Milford, VA08.1988
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Reading support
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Basic Computer Skills
- Word, Power Point, Excel, Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Planning & Organizing
- Behavior Interventionist Trained
- Training & Development skills
- Supervision & Leadership
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2000 - Current
Lead Teacher
Minnieland Private Day School
08.1996 - 09.1999
High School Diploma -
Caroline County Public School
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Virginia Community College
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