Cassandrah Ankenman
Crescent City
Summary
Paraprofessional II at Del Norte Unified School District, skilled in behavior management and individualized educational plans. Successfully enhanced student engagement and academic progress through tailored support for special needs students. Known for effective communication and a calm demeanor, fostering a positive learning environment that promotes student health and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional II
Del Norte Unified School District
02.2015 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and organized learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources to facilitate smooth lesson execution.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic development.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to improve skills and knowledge of educational practices.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and teachers to foster a supportive community.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote respectful interactions among students.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA05-2024
Skills
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Data collection
- Computer skills
- Student health and safety
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized educational plans
- Effective communication
Timeline
Paraprofessional II
Del Norte Unified School District
02.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Redwoods
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