Shatannica Smith
Vacaville
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional skilled in behavior management and classroom support. Experienced in fostering positive learning environments and implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Vacaville Unified School District
Vacaville, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Supported teachers in delivering instructional materials and resources effectively.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and encouragement to enhance academic performance.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted social skills and peer interactions among students.
- Coordinated with support staff to ensure timely communication of student needs and services.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- 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.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orchard Ranch Post Acute
Vacaville, CA
10.2019 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health changes.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and facility protocols to enhance service quality.
- Implemented safety measures, reducing incidents and maintaining a secure environment for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse resident needs.
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' conditions, facilitating timely interventions by healthcare providers.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through enhanced communication and responsiveness to concerns.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of resident records management.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Education
L,V,N, - License Vocational Nursing
BLAKE AUSTIN COLLEGE
Vacaville, CA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Vallejo High School
Vallejo, CA06-2001
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Teacher assistance
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Behavior improvements
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Social skills training
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Behavior modification
- Supervising student activities
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching assistance
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- Educational support
- Reading intervention
- Lesson planning
- Educational games
- Arts and crafts
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Supported 2 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 6 students.
- Tutored 6 special needs students before and after school.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Vacaville Unified School District
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orchard Ranch Post Acute
10.2019 - 12.2025
L,V,N, - License Vocational Nursing
BLAKE AUSTIN COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Vallejo High School