Teresa Deno
Langley,BC
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes, and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Langley School District
Langley
11.2009 - 10.2025
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with diverse learning needs during lessons.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to help students achieve academic goals effectively.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- 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.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- 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.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Taught note-taking techniques and test strategies.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
Education
Special Education Certification - Special Education
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC 09.2008 - 06.2009
Richmond Senior Secondary High
Richmond, BCSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Behavioral strategies
- Student progress monitoring
Certification
- Porpard Certified
- First Aid course completed
- Strategies for working with Students Pervasive Development Disoroders
- Completion of Understanding & Responding To Challenging Behaviour
- Overdose & Naloxone Education Training
- Seizure management course
Accomplishments
- Graduated Kwantlen with Distinction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Langley School District
11.2009 - 10.2025
Special Education Certification - Special Education
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2008 - 06.2009
Richmond Senior Secondary High