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Heather Ingvardsen

Lockport

Summary

Dedicated paraprofessional with experience at District 91, skilled in educational assistance and crisis management. Successfully supported students with special needs, enhancing their social skills and academic progress. Committed to maintaining a positive classroom environment while ensuring IEP compliance and providing emotional support to foster student growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

District 91 Lockport, IL
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Worked one on one with students.
  • Worked in small group for activities as well as taking small groups to test.
  • Worked on behavior setting goals.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
06-2026

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • Documentation
  • Arts and crafts
  • Social support
  • Educational assistance
  • IEP compliance
  • Emotional support
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Progress monitoring
  • Crisis management
  • Educational support

Timeline

Paraprofessional

District 91 Lockport, IL
08.2021 - 05.2025

Associate of Arts -

Joliet Junior College
Heather Ingvardsen