Claire Randolph
Rockville
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator Autism
Montgomery County Public Schools
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, reducing disruptions and creating a focused learning atmosphere.
- Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely modifications to instructional strategies as needed.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Behavioral Health Technician
Accessability Medcare LLC
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Team leader/ FBI/BIP leader and coordinator for family members of autism clients.
- Point of contract for families.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Prepared and submitted daily [Type] reports to management.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD12.2023
Skills
- Quick Thinking
- Teaching and instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Special needs
- Heavy Lifting
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Positive Reinforcement
- Collaborative Teaching
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP familiarity
- Skills strategies
- Social Skills Training
- Social and group settings
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Sensory Integration
- IEP compliance
- Behavior improvements
- Instructional support
- Motor Skills Development
- Records Maintenance
- Activities Oversight
- Clerical Support
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator Autism
Montgomery County Public Schools
12.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Accessability Medcare LLC
01.2018 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Montgomery College
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