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Allyson Edwards

PEORIA

Summary

Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Peoria Unified School District
Peoria
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
  • Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
  • Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
  • Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
  • Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.

Gymnastics Instructor

Arizona Sunrays
Phoenix
05.2023 - Current
  • Motivated athletes both verbally and physically during practice sessions.
  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing gymnasium rules and regulations.
  • Encouraged students to strive for their personal best through positive reinforcement.
  • Planned and taught gymnastics classes to children of varying ages.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback on technique and form.
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the program.

Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizons Preschool
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2022 - Current
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.

Master Swim Instructor

Aqua Tots
Surprise, AZ
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
  • Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
  • Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
  • Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
  • Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
  • Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
  • Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
  • Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.

Education

Associate of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences

Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Mountain Ridge High School
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences

Arizona State University
Arizona

Some College (No Degree) -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Swim Instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Individual Student Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Creating Safe Learning Environments
  • Problem-Solving
  • Clear Verbal and Written Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Progress Monitoring
  • IEP compliance
  • Special needs

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Arizona Food Handlers Card
  • Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Peoria Unified School District
08.2023 - Current

Gymnastics Instructor

Arizona Sunrays
05.2023 - Current

Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizons Preschool
07.2022 - Current

Master Swim Instructor

Aqua Tots
03.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences

Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Mountain Ridge High School

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences

Arizona State University

Some College (No Degree) -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College

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