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ELIZABETH Witters

LEESPORT

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in education and safety roles, including as a Paraprofessional at Schuylkill Valley School District. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and effective communication, enhancing student support and safety. Successfully trained staff, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a positive learning environment. Current CPR and first aid certified, contributing to student well-being. Establishing leadership responsibility and training enhancements, effective team player and skilled problem solver.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

School Crossing Guard

Hamburg Police Department
08.2007 - 08.2010

Provided safety to elementary children to cross roads and wait for bus pickup at bus stops. Follow the supervision and direction of the school district and the local police department

Paraprofessional

Schuylkill Valley School District
10.2012 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
  • Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
  • Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.

Summer Camp Commissioner

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
06.2025 - 08.2025

Provide customer service to The scouting units and adult leaders. Responsible for safety and general maintenance of the scout reservation. Ensure satisfaction and implementation of services to units in The scouting program. Insurance safety and security of the reservation was on call 24/7 to assist where needed. Assist staff and counselors in facilitating an adequate learning experience for youth.

Summer Camp Program Director

Hawk Mountain Council Scout Reservation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Seasonal summer camp program director. I was responsible for facilitating lesson plans and merit badge learning requirements to scout youth. I overseen and supervised merit badge counselors and program teachers to facilitate a learning outdoor classroom environment. I was responsible for completing and facilitating lesson plans. I was responsible for training older youth and Adult staff on how to teach and follow lesson plans for a program area. I was responsible for following national camp accreditation standards for scouting America programs.

Special Education Support Bus Aid

Schuylkill Valley School District
11.2014 - 05.2015

I worked with autistic behavioral special ed children to provide safety and security as an aid while they were being transported to and from school

Cafeteria Food Service Worker

Schuylkill Valley School District
10.2012 - 02.2015

Served food in a elementary and Middle School cafeterias. I followed food surf safety guidelines on serving hot and cold foods my responsibilities included working in a dish room and a point of sale computer system.

Lieutenant Safety Officer Crossing Guard

Hamburg Borough Police Department
08.2010 - 06.2014

I was a senior safety officer with the rank of lieutenant coordinating expectations from a town or borough and the local police department. I insured the safety of children crossing public streets and managed safety and control of school children at a bus stop. I was responsible for facilitating training and safety per the directives of the borough Police department and the school district.

Corporate Trainer

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
06.2002 - 09.2004

I traveled for the company to train new employees for grand openings of new stores and prepare for soft opening hours responsible for training of employees from cashier's sales associates inventory receiving and stocking to department managers customer service front end supervisors and store managers. I was responsible for keeping business accounts and budgets aligned for travel expenses and to make traveling arrangements.

Indoor Lawn and Garden Sales Specialist

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
10.2000 - 03.2002

I provided customer service was trained and knowledgeable in outdoor power equipment indoor patio furniture chemicals for yards and was cross trained in plumbing electrical appliance departments. I provide a leadership in training to department associates manage stocking inventory control and diagram placements of products for my department area.

Education

Daycare Owner Operator - Education

Berks Career And Technology Center
Leesport, PA
06.2001

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Special education support
  • Teacher support
  • Data collection
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Teacher assistance
  • Special education

Timeline

Summer Camp Commissioner

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
06.2025 - 08.2025

Summer Camp Program Director

Hawk Mountain Council Scout Reservation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Special Education Support Bus Aid

Schuylkill Valley School District
11.2014 - 05.2015

Paraprofessional

Schuylkill Valley School District
10.2012 - Current

Cafeteria Food Service Worker

Schuylkill Valley School District
10.2012 - 02.2015

Lieutenant Safety Officer Crossing Guard

Hamburg Borough Police Department
08.2010 - 06.2014

School Crossing Guard

Hamburg Police Department
08.2007 - 08.2010

Corporate Trainer

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
06.2002 - 09.2004

Indoor Lawn and Garden Sales Specialist

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
10.2000 - 03.2002

Daycare Owner Operator - Education

Berks Career And Technology Center
ELIZABETH Witters