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Debra Morgan

Grass Valley

Summary

Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Capistrano Unified School District
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teach
  • Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
  • Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Instructional Paraprofessional

Capistrano Unified School District
10.2017 - 06.2022

Assisting the special education teacher. My position required many different tasks.

  • Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.

Stay-at-home Mom

San Clemente/Grass Valley
01.1990 - 01.2006
  • Coordinated family activities, schooling, sports, meals, and finances for a family of four.

Office Manager

Appraisal Review Services
01.1986 - 01.1990
  • Coordinated all aspects of business operation as the sole office worker.
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Handled billing & bookkeeping
  • Typed and proofread appraisals
  • Coordinated information gathering from city, county, and coastal commission
  • Hand-delivered appraisals

Cashier/Barista

Coffee Importers
01.1983 - 01.1986
  • Prepared coffee drinks, stocked inventory, ran cash register, opened and closed the coffee area. Packaged and shipped UPS product orders. Also worked at Chocolate Soldier, another store operated by the same owner, where I opened, cashiered, ordered and stocked inventory, and ran the store independently on a regular basis.
  • Additional Experience – Waitress/Waitress Trainer – Marie Calenders, Far West Services

Education

Counseling Certificate - peer counseling of adults

A New Day
Grass Valley, CA

Community College Classes - Veterinarian Assistant, Interior Design, General Education

Saddleback College, Mt. San Antonio College
Mission Viejo, Pomona, CA

ROP Veterinarian Technician Certificate - undefined

San Juan Capistrano, CA

HS Diploma - undefined

San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CA

Skills

  • Teacher assistance
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Instructional support
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Special needs
  • Multitasking
  • Crisis intervention
  • Visual schedules
  • Organizational skills
  • Small group support
  • Teamwork

Certification

CPR and First Aid Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Capistrano Unified School District
11.2022 - 10.2024

Instructional Paraprofessional

Capistrano Unified School District
10.2017 - 06.2022

Stay-at-home Mom

San Clemente/Grass Valley
01.1990 - 01.2006

Office Manager

Appraisal Review Services
01.1986 - 01.1990

Cashier/Barista

Coffee Importers
01.1983 - 01.1986

Community College Classes - Veterinarian Assistant, Interior Design, General Education

Saddleback College, Mt. San Antonio College

ROP Veterinarian Technician Certificate - undefined

HS Diploma - undefined

San Clemente High School

Counseling Certificate - peer counseling of adults

A New Day
Debra Morgan