Shannon Griggs
Belcamp
Summary
Compassionate professional specializing in behavior intervention and student support. Proven ability to create positive learning environments and facilitate student success through effective communication and collaboration. I am passionate about working with students with all different behavioral needs. I believe every student deserves a safe and successful education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Technician
Church Creek Elementary School
Belcamp
08.2023 - Current
- I supported librarians by managing daily operations in the media center.
- I process new books in to the library system.
- I assist the students whose behaviors do not allow them to participate in the activity.
- I organize the book shelves and work hard to keep them tidy and organized.
- I help organize and work the Scholastic Book Fairs.
- Organized and maintained book shelves to ensure a tidy and accessible library environment.
Gen Ed Paraeducator
Church Creek Elementary School
Belcamp
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed alternative learning environments for students with severe behaviors to support their educational needs.
- Facilitated engaging academic activities tailored to individual student learning paces.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to create effective assignments aligned with student abilities.
- I helped the students re-enter the classroom for desired subjects.
CSP Para educator
North Harford Middle School
Pylesville
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Collaborated in classroom with special educator, social worker, and paraeducator to support student learning.
- Supported children with emotional and behavioral challenges in a structured environment. with behavioral and emotional needs most likely due to trauma.
- I helped students regulate their feelings and use what zone they were in and what appropriate techniques they could learn to make better choices.
- Accompanied students to general education classrooms to promote social interaction and inclusion.
- I helped students regulate their feelings and use what zone they were in and what appropriate techniques they could learn to make better choices.
- I participated in extensive training to help keep myself, students, and others safe.
STRIVE Paraeducator
Roye Williams Elementary School
Havre de Grace
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Collaborated in classroom with special educator and 2 paraeducators to support student learning.
- Supported students with Autism and health impairments in classroom settings.
- I helped students who were nonverbal learn to communicate and thrive in a classroom.
- Our main goal was for students to transition into Gen Ed and learn with other students.
- Provided support for students' bathroom needs and hygiene routines during school hours.
- I went through many extensive trainings that I still use to this day.
Inclusion Helper
North Harford Middle School
Pylesville
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Guided student with behavioral, emotional, and academic needs in personalized sessions to enhance engagement and learning.
- Encouraged students to communicate verbally in classroom discussions.
- Fostered a safe and comfortable learning atmosphere for student.
- Fostered safe, comfortable learning atmosphere, enabling student to thrive academically and emotionally.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts. Arts And Humanities.
Cayuga Community College
Auburn12-2000
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- I have completed all RBT modules during COVID
- I have been through extensive trainings throughout my career
- I have helped in all areas for behavior support through each HCPS school I have worked at
- I am passionate about helping students regulate their behaviors in order to succeed
Timeline
Media Technician
Church Creek Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Gen Ed Paraeducator
Church Creek Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2023
CSP Para educator
North Harford Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2021
STRIVE Paraeducator
Roye Williams Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2015
Inclusion Helper
North Harford Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts. Arts And Humanities.
Cayuga Community College