Tamara Spear
Chino
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional 2
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino
03.2016 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Assisted with lesson planning and preparation of instructional materials.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented individualized support plans for students with diverse needs.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a conducive learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Myself
Chino
02.2000 - 05.2011
- Managed daily operations of daycare facility ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed engaging curriculum fostering children's social and cognitive development.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
Education
Criminal Justice
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI 08.1989 - 05.1990
Orchard View High School
Muskegon, MISkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Individualized support
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Student supervision
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Life skills training
- Social integration
- Small group and individual assistance
- Data collection
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student progress tracking
- Child development
- Autism spectrum
- Teacher assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional 2
Chino Valley Unified School District
03.2016 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Myself
02.2000 - 05.2011
Criminal Justice
Muskegon Community College
08.1989 - 05.1990
Orchard View High School