Nickie Winkler
Kentland
Summary
Professional with experience in implementing educational programs for special needs children, focusing on the development of Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with special education staff. Demonstrated ability to conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions and provide classroom support, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Skilled in behavior management strategies and maintaining a safe learning environment, ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Proven track record of facilitating communication among students, teachers, and parents while contributing to an inclusive educational setting.
Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
South Newton School
Kentland
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Newton High School
Kentland05-2003
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Classroom supervision
- Tutoring sessions
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Task assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- CPR and first aid
- Patient
- Friendly and outgoing
- Activity planning
- Teacher assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
South Newton School
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Newton High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Governors University