Theodore Hardson III
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic Paraeducator and Coach with a proven track record at San Diego Unified School District, excelling in emotional support and crisis intervention. Demonstrated adaptability by enhancing learning and athletic performance across diverse age groups. Skilled in nonviolent crisis management and team collaboration, significantly contributing to positive educational and athletic outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
2021.07 - Current
- Meeting social, emotion, and behavioral needs of all students from grades TK, middle school , and High school.
- Responding to site emergencies and students in emotional and physical crisis towards themselves and others.
- Will respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Used evidence based practices to help enhance capacity through capacity through collaborating and training staff.
- Address site wide classroom/and or student specific needs that lead to site staff independence and student success.
Sunday School Teacher
TLC Lutheran Church
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and creative faith based biblical teaching methods.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings that are relatable to their lives.
- Delivered first sermon at TLC and gave a message to the high school ministry on emotions.
- Served as a mentor and role model for students in matters of spirituality, character development, and personal growth.
Coach
Cathedral Catholic High School
2017.06 - 2023.11
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Encouraged athletes to find creative solutions to problem solve on and off the field and maintain their drive.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Helped with varsity strength and conditioning and led freshman strength and condition (in season).
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Paraprofessional
Poway Unified School District
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as before school, field trips, and summer school to ensure 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.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Helped facilitate reconciliation between students and de escalate students who were off their baseline.
Strength Coach (CrossFit/Functional Fitness Gym)
Sicfit San Diego
2015.01 - 2018.06
- Improved athletes'' performance by developing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Promoted a positive training atmosphere through effective leadership, clear communication, and an emphasis on personal accountability for teens and adults.
- Led group structured classes to individuals (16-60yrs old).
Fitness Instructor
PB Fitness
2017.02 - 2018.02
- Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
- Designed innovative workouts plans to keep clients engaged.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.2023
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Resilient
Problem Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Empathetic
Emotional Support
Classroom Support
longsuffering
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Team Collaboration
Behavioral plan management
Data Collection
Accomplishments
-High School football coach for Cathedral Catholic
-Sunday School Teacher
-Ultra Marathon Runner
Certification
-Pro-ACT (Professional Assault crisis Training)
(May 2022,April 2024)
-CPR/AED (Sep. 2023)
-USAW level 1 certification
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Sunday School Teacher
TLC Lutheran Church
2022.01 - 2023.12
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
2021.07 - Current
Coach
Cathedral Catholic High School
2017.06 - 2023.11
Paraprofessional
Poway Unified School District
2017.06 - 2018.06
Fitness Instructor
PB Fitness
2017.02 - 2018.02
Strength Coach (CrossFit/Functional Fitness Gym)
Sicfit San Diego
2015.01 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Bethel University
-Pro-ACT (Professional Assault crisis Training)
(May 2022,April 2024)
-CPR/AED (Sep. 2023)
-USAW level 1 certification
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