Bethany Lightcap
Elkridge
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at Howard County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that enhance learning outcomes while fostering a supportive environment. First aid and CPR certified, with a calm demeanor and strong communication skills to connect with students and staff alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly organized for student and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Managed lunch & recess school expectations ensuring students safety.
- Maintained library inventory, distribute overdue notices, repair books, assist school librarian.
Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Lunch & Recess Monitor
Howard County Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
- Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
- Monitored students during lunch and recess and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Classroom support
- First aid and CPR certified
- Classroom management
- Supervising student activities
- Friendly and outgoing
- Organization and prioritization
- Creating visual displays
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
Lunch & Recess Monitor
Howard County Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Salisbury University
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