Reliable Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting students with daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Philadelphia School District
02.2023 - 10.2025
Monitored student behavior and academic progress, providing timely feedback to educators.
Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff regarding student needs and progress.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to encourage positive social interactions among students.
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
Personal Care Assistant
Staffing Plus Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
Offered caring companionship and emotional support to student
Observed and monitored student activities.
Making sure student took their medicine on schedule.
Reported a daily sheet each day on student accomplishments and behaviors
Personal Care Assistant
Staffing Plus Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2019
Met student at their residence to ride the school bus to and from school.
Assisted student in the hallway of school due to their disability
Maximized helping student with their school work and school projects
Personal Care Assistant
Ghresources
05.2017 - 04.2018
Help student transition from one class room to the next