Shannon Raisin
Towson,MD
Summary
Professional Classroom Support Specialist with substantial experience in special education settings. Strong focus on team collaboration to achieve results, flexibility to changing needs with student curriculum and staffing needs. Learned in instructional support, classroom management, creating a positive, compassionate classroom environment. Known reliability, adaptability and effective communication with students and staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
01.2020 - Current
- Support 7 students with special needs in their educational and social development.
- Assisted classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities.
- Provided academic support and assistance to students in a classroom setting.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Participated in team meetings and professional development sessions.
- Utilized technology to enhance the learning experience for students.
- Established positive relationships with students that encouraged a supportive and inclusive classroom
- Organized and maintained instructional materials for individualized daily learning
- Monitored student performance throughout daily tasks and took accurate data and notes to reflect frequency of target behaviors
Classroom Assistant
Complete Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Dedicated one-on-one aide at Kennedy Krieger Fairmount campus who assisted with implementing IEP’s and BIP’s to students with autism and other developmental needs. Following these plans fostered a safe, inclusive, and structured atmosphere for learning.
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Used fade plans to promote independence in group and independent learning.
Classroom Assistant
Complete Healthcare
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Dedicated one-on-one aide at Kennedy Krieger Fairmount campus who assisted with implementing IEP’s and BIP’s to students with autism and other developmental needs. Following these plans fostered a safe, inclusive, and structured atmosphere for learning.
- Implemented individualized support strategies for students with special needs to enhance engagement and participation with staff and other students.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, contributing to improved focus and classroom dynamics.
- Monitored student performance throughout daily tasks and took accurate data and notes to reflect frequency of target behaviors
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public School System
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Supported educators by preparing instructional materials and resources efficiently.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans effectively.
- Through small group and one-to-one instruction, key concepts were taught during class instructions
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06-2026
Skills
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Organization
- Educational assistance
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Small group instruction
Certification
- CPR First Aid, American Heart Association - 08/2025-08/2027
- PCM, PCMA - 04/2025-04/2026
Timeline
Classroom Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
01.2020 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Complete Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
Classroom Assistant
Complete Healthcare
08.2013 - 05.2014
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public School System
08.2010 - 10.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Baltimore City Community College