Tameka Morrow
Heath Springs
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
Indian Land Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and maintain positive learning environment.
Science Instructional Assistant
Union County Public Schools, North Carolina
Health Sciences Academy At Monroe Middle School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
North Elementary
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
North Elementary/other District Schools
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the various learning styles of students within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDSkills
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Behavior management techniques
- IEP compliance
- Classroom Organization
- Crisis Intervention
- Sensory Integration
- Teaching and instruction
- Autism understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Social Skills Development
Course Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder
UC Davis MIND Institute
Course Certification in Autism at US Davis MIND Institute
To gain professional and personal knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Additional Information
I am always seeking professional development in self improvement to contribute more to students and the classroom.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
08.2022 - Current
Science Instructional Assistant
Union County Public Schools, North Carolina
03.2022 - 06.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
08.2016 - 04.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lancaster County School District, South Carolina
11.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Bowie State University