Trressa Keith
Irvona
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Glendale Elementary School
Flinton
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted with the organization and implementation of classroom projects and events.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale School
Flinton06-2008
Certification
- Para educator highly qualified- March 12,2024
- Situational awareness(pa commission on crime and delinquency) March 5,2024
- Trauma informed March 5,2024
- Saftey-care (v7) March 14,2024
- Safety and injury prevention april 23,2024
- Safety in the classroom april 23,2024
- Safety and injury prevention (microlearning course) april 23,2024
- De-escalate strategies april 23,2024
- Test administration training quiz april 11,2024
- Safety care (v7) June 4,2024
- FERPA confidentiality August 18,2024
- Naloxone training August 19,2024
- Sexual harassment: student issues and response September 27,2024
- Suicide and bullying awareness September 27,2024
- Professional ethics for educators nov 1,2024
- Student with significant cognitive disabilities: supports in general education March 14,2025
- Substance use awareness March 12,2025
- Test administration training quiz jan 22,2025
- Student engagement and rapport part 1 & 2 jan 22,2025
- Teamwork makes the dream work jan 21,2025
- Behavior basic understanding the why of Behaviors in the classroom jan 21,2025
- Paraeducator managing small groups March 14,2025
- Paraeducator behavior management basics March 14,2025
- Paraeducator assisting and supporting instructions March 14,2024
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Glendale Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Glendale School