Competent Student Teacher and proven Learning Support Officer at St Thomas More Primary School, adept in classroom organisation and learning disabilities support. Excelled in creating positive, focused classroom environments through effective behaviour management, enhancing student safety and engagement. Skilled in verbal communication and teaching, consistently advancing professional knowledge in special education. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 2 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
● Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
● Managed challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
● Assisted in the implementation of effective behaviour management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
● Collaborated with teacher to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment catered towards students' specific needs.
● Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
● Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
● Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
● Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
● Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
● Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
● Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
● Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
● Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
● Promoted a positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
● Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
● Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
● Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
● Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
● Teacher assistance
● Providing support for students with additional needs
● Classroom organization
● Progress monitoring
● Verbal and written communication
● Teaching and instruction
● Lesson plan implementation
● Student supervision
● Behavioural plan management