Linda SCANLAN
SAN JOSE
Summary
Versatile professional known for patience under pressure, and cultural awareness. Good at facilitating communications among a wide variety of ages. Enjoys working in a team-oriented workplace environment.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Ed. Associate/Special Education Paraprofessional
Campbell Union School Districk
Campbell
11.1996 - 12.2021
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assisted students with daily activities and classroom tasks as needed.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during lessons.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt learning materials for diverse needs.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding progress.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance support strategies for students.
- Documented student progress and reported observations to teaching staff.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
mother of 3
self employed
SAN JOSE
05.1982 - 11.1996
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Office Coordinator/Director of QC & R&D
ALZA Pharmaceuticals
Palo Alto
08.1973 - 05.1981
- Coordinated office activities and ensured smooth daily operations.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and events.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and ordered replacements.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Supported team members by providing administrative assistance as needed.
- Greeted visitors and directed them to the appropriate area or person.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Provided administrative support for all departments in the organization as necessary.
- Supported other teams with various administrative tasks when required.
- Assisted with special projects as requested from time-to-time by management team.
- Developed productive working relationships with customers through courteous service via phone or email correspondence.
- Collaborated closely with staff to effectively smooth and improve office operations.
- Handled confidential information in a discreet manner.
- Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/SocialSciences
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-1971
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patience under pressure
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Ed. Associate/Special Education Paraprofessional
Campbell Union School Districk
11.1996 - 12.2021
mother of 3
self employed
05.1982 - 11.1996
Office Coordinator/Director of QC & R&D
ALZA Pharmaceuticals
08.1973 - 05.1981
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/SocialSciences
University of Northern Colorado