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Education
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India Wrice

Springfield

Summary

Dynamic paraprofessional with a proven track record at Menta Academy, delivering personalized educational support and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in IEP compliance and emotional support, I effectively collaborated with teachers to develop innovative lesson plans, ensuring positive learning outcomes and fostering a nurturing environment for diverse learners.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Paraprofessional

Menta Academy
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • 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.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
  • Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
  • Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.

DSP

Individual Advocacy Group
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Kitchen Supervisor

Tiger Correctional Services Inc.
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.

CNA

Life Care Center
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Progressive Leadership Academy
Chicago, IL
06-2019

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • IEP compliance
  • Social support
  • Educational assistance
  • Life skills training
  • Training and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Emergency response
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Basic life support
  • Rehabilitation assistance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Household cleaning
  • Feeding assistance

Certification

  • Licensed ParaProfessional- 5/8/25
  • Adult First Aid/Cpr- 5/21/24
  • CPI- 5/8/25

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Menta Academy
03.2025 - Current

DSP

Individual Advocacy Group
03.2024 - 03.2025

Kitchen Supervisor

Tiger Correctional Services Inc.
03.2022 - 04.2023

CNA

Life Care Center
08.2019 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Progressive Leadership Academy

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