Nieya Murphy
Calumet City
Summary
Compassionate paraprofessional with extensive experience in implementing behavior management strategies and documenting student behavior patterns. Proven ability to collaborate with educators to identify learning blocks and enhance student engagement, driving improved academic outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Thornton Fractional North High School District 215
Calumet City
08.2023 - Current
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance instructional strategies and improve student engagement.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Documented student behavior patterns to assist in developing effective intervention strategies.
Paraprofessional
Soliant Healthcare
Chicago Heights
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported classroom activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and instructional materials.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student performance during activities and provided constructive feedback.
Paraprofessional
Elim Christian Services
Crestwood
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Administered assessments to track student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Suburban Rehabilitation Center
Homewood
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care and effective communication regarding patient needs.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSome College (No Degree) - Paraprofessional License 2018
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILSkills
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Classroom support
- Social skills development
- Intervention strategies
- Educational collaboration
Certification
Paraprofessional Licenses since 2018
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Thornton Fractional North High School District 215
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Soliant Healthcare
08.2021 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Elim Christian Services
08.2018 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Suburban Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Prairie State College
Some College (No Degree) - Paraprofessional License 2018
South Suburban College of Cook County