Audra Manahan
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of fostering student growth, notably at Clearwater Elementary, where I implemented effective educational assistance and emotional support strategies. Skilled in CPR and first aid, I excel in creating safe learning environments. Achieved significant improvements in student understanding and classroom harmony, demonstrating a commitment to educational excellence and student well-being.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Christa Douglass
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Performed intervention for at risk students in group settings
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Melissa Brock
05.2024 - Current
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Managed 60+ 5-6 year olds and camp staff
- Maintained a 10:1 ratio through managing counselor schedules and rosters.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
Water Safety Instructor
Courtney Wininger
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught emergency response and rescue protocols for water safety.
- Taught Students ages 6 months + in Water Safety Skills as well as training fellow instructors
- Instructed students in water safety techniques.
- Followed federal and state water safety rules throughout activities.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Maintained knowledge and certification of first aid and CPR.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Collaborated with parents regarding youth swim goals and planned course path.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Thomas Moore
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Taught children ages 5-18 how to perform all three strokes and the best water safety practices
- Managed pool deck during large swim competitions
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Participated in twice monthly in services to keep skills up to date
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Pike High School
Indianapolis06-2022
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Social support
- Classroom support
- Individual instruction
- Schedule management
- Elementary education
- Educational support
- Student supervision
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Skill building support
- Reading and writing support
- CPR and first aid
- Swim Instruction
- Behavior Managment
Accomplishments
- Purdue Aquatics employee of the year 2022-2023
- Counselor of the week 2024
Certification
Certified Paraprofessional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Christa Douglass
10.2024 - Current
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Melissa Brock
05.2024 - Current
Water Safety Instructor
Courtney Wininger
08.2022 - 05.2024
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Thomas Moore
04.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Pike High School
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