Tobi Benz
West Chester
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional now moving in to becoming a classroom teacher. I am experienced in many areas in the classroom and in instructional support, honed at West Chester Area School District.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
West Chester Area School District
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- 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.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- 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.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Education
Teaching Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE - Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2024
Teaching Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE
Atlanta02-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05-1995
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Classroom Organization
- IEP familiarity
- Classroom Management
- Instructional support
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Paraprofessional
West Chester Area School District
05.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2018 - 05.2021
Teaching Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE - Point Park University
Teaching Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rider University
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