Amy Parnell
Benton,Arkansas
Summary
Dedicated individual with a passion for helping students achieve success in and out of the classroom. Experience working with students of all ages in a variety of educational settings. Skilled at behavior management, classroom organization, instruction, and meeting the individual needs of each student. Committed to fostering a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Bryant School District
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning.
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials.
- Communicated student progress and concerns to teacher.
- Assisted students with general homework and class assignments.
- Led small group and individual instructional sessions.
- Provided classroom support to teachers, including organizing materials, grading papers, and preparing instructional activities.
- Checked on student behavior in the classroom and during lunch periods.
- Provided behavior management strategies in order to create an environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of accommodations necessary for students with disabilities.
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior.
- Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement behavior plans
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team such as the ICB program.
- Leveraged behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Fulfilled short-term substitute teaching requirements for grade levels K-5
- Assist in additional areas necessary at the school, such as recess duty or lunch duty
- Successful experience with implementation of district curriculum (CKLA and Eureka Math)
- Consistently commended for exemplary classroom management
- Commended for ability to adapt, change and create lesson plans as necessary
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records including attendance reports, grades, behavior logs.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Marketing/office Assistant
McCauley Services
07.2007 - 03.2012
- Field incoming customer phone calls and schedule appropriate services
- Notify customers of upcoming services and answer any questions or concerns
- Market McCauley Services by running social media, creating a monthly newsletter, and attending marketing events
- Commended for creating company logo
Education
Marketing/Management -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05.2006
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Experienced in Bryant school districts curriculum
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Develops positive workplace relationships
- Punctual
- Effective communicator
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Experienced in Bryant behavior protocols and implementation of behavior programs such as ICB
- Behavioral management and improvement
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior modification
Certification
MOAB
ArkansasIDEAS courses on Teen suicide prevention, Bullying, Human Trafficking and Mental health/threat assessment
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Bryant School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2018 - 05.2022
Marketing/office Assistant
McCauley Services
07.2007 - 03.2012
Marketing/Management -
Arkansas Tech University
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