Brian Petring
Irmo,SC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Paraprofessional at Community School District 99, adept at implementing IEPs and fostering student engagement. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication, I have successfully tailored educational strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students with diverse needs. Committed to collaborative multidisciplinary approaches.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional /Special Education Instructional Assistant
Community School District 99
09.2012 - 05.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Child Protective Services Investigator
Arizona Department of Economic Security
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Financial Advisor
AXA Financial
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
Commodity Broker
SHUTCO Partnership
10.1993 - 01.2008
- Arranged for and maintained records of bids, orders, and financial transactions.
- Assembled specifications to obtain competitive bids for U.S. Treasury bonds, interest rate commodities and services.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering products quotes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.1991
Skills
- Crisis management
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Essential skills coaching
- Clear and concise communication
- Proficient in task management
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication
- Social development and integration
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Emotional, social, and skill building support
- IEP implementation
- Student engagement strategies
Timeline
Paraprofessional /Special Education Instructional Assistant
Community School District 99
09.2012 - 05.2023
Child Protective Services Investigator
Arizona Department of Economic Security
03.2010 - 09.2011
Financial Advisor
AXA Financial
02.2008 - 03.2009
Commodity Broker
SHUTCO Partnership
10.1993 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Colorado State University