JADE LITTLETON GRANDERSON
Aurora
Summary
Developed skills in collaborative and educational environment, focusing on supporting student learning and engagement. Demonstrates strong organizational and communication abilities, with keen understanding of how to create inclusive and supportive spaces. Looking to transition to new field, applying these transferable skills to foster growth and success in dynamic setting.
Friendly and patient with natural ability to connect with and support students. Possesses foundational understanding of educational techniques and child development, combined with strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to creating positive and inclusive learning environment to enhance student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
08.2024 - 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.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- 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.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- 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.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
Substitute Teacher
IDEA Public School
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Challenged and encouraged the minds of K-2 during the second quarter of their school year
- Oversaw my own classes when the Lead Teacher was out
- Conducted activities with the students throughout the year
- Counseling liaison and Community Outreach Partner
Summer Associate
AmeriCorps Vista
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw classroom management, attending weekly meetings with Staff & Faculty to discuss enrollment, retention, ways to improve on both ends
- During those 16 weeks, I worked in the offices of all THE NET locations across the city, on the front lines with office staff and interacting with students and parents leading up to their first days of school
- Chaperoned and Assisted with school field trips during the summer
- Implementation of school morale throughout each campus
- Implemented practices and protocols to ensure a seamless transition for all new students and parents
- Advocated for the Mental Health of the students and worked closely with the School Nurse to ensure students received the best care possible
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
07.2020 - 09.2020
- During my tenure as a Census Taker, I provided the community education on the Census and Census Bureau
- Provided support, and resources to the community in efforts to increase completion of US Census
- Met with community members via phone appointment's, face to face, and door to door appointments to provide resources and aid in Census completion
- Reported new Census completion numbers and created reporting spreadsheets to show gaps and progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2019
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Classroom management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
IDEA Public School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Summer Associate
AmeriCorps Vista
06.2021 - 08.2021
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business
Dillard University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College
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