ANNETTE NEELLEY MITSKEVICH
Castle Rock
Summary
Dedicated Special Education para with 14 years experience well-versed in classroom management and instructional staff support. Inspired to help foster welcoming and successful learning environments for special education students, monitor safety and administer medication as needed. Utilized IEP knowledge and commitment for student growth and independence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Mentor
Abby Dew For You
06.2023 - Current
- Led exercise, education, and culinary lessons.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Guided mentees in overcoming personal and interpersonal challenges.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors and staff to use best practices, seeking continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
Special Needs Educational Assistant, level IV
Douglas County School District
12.2010 - 05.2023
- 10 years meeting educational, physical and emotional needs of Significant Support students, including non ambulatory and non verbal, blind, Downs Syndrome and students on the Autistic Spectrum, integrating them into classroom for instruction and peer interaction
- Three years in R.I.S.E
- (Reaching Independence through Structured Environments) helping those more severely behavior impacted students reach IEP goals both in and outside of the classroom
- Continually monitored student safety, set appropriate expectations and addressed behavioral issues using the Crisis Prevention Intervention model
- Collaborated with parents and instructional staff to ensure each student's educational and behavioral needs were met
- Worked with teachers and service providers to arrange schedules
- Aided adaptive and physical education providers during instruction
Homemaker
Mitskevich Family
08.1999 - 12.2010
- Over ten years child care experience
- Effectively performed home management and organizational duties
- Provided tension management strategies and problem-solving skills
- Maintained monthly budget and weekly scheduling
Special Education Moderate Needs Assistant
Douglas County School District
08.1999 - 09.2000
- Responsible for interacting with At-Risk students to enhance their integration with main stream peers
- Responsible for preparing and scheduling IEP meetings with parents
- Assisted in conducting classroom instruction
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Promoted a safe learning environment for students and supervise them throughout the school day both inside and outside the classroom
Education
Bachelor's - Sociology, Early Childhood Education
University of Washington
Seattle, WA05.1986
Skills
- Russian
- Red Cross Swim and Water Safety Instructor
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED
Timeline
Special Needs Mentor
Abby Dew For You
06.2023 - Current
Special Needs Educational Assistant, level IV
Douglas County School District
12.2010 - 05.2023
Homemaker
Mitskevich Family
08.1999 - 12.2010
Special Education Moderate Needs Assistant
Douglas County School District
08.1999 - 09.2000
Bachelor's - Sociology, Early Childhood Education
University of Washington
Similar Profiles
Emrie HollanderEmrie Hollander
Assistant Principal at Honey Dew ElementaryAssistant Principal at Honey Dew Elementary
Isabelle BriggsIsabelle Briggs
Barista at HONEY DEWBarista at HONEY DEW
Celine DaleCeline Dale
Private Dog Sitter at Beth DewPrivate Dog Sitter at Beth Dew