Debra Quinn
Dearing
Summary
Dedicated para-professional with extensive experience at Columbia County Board of Education, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in behavior management and effective communication, I have successfully enhanced classroom environments and supported students with diverse needs, ensuring positive learning outcomes and promoting inclusivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Para-professional
Columbia County Board Of Education
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted in daily classroom activities, supporting teachers and enhancing student engagement.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Observed student behavior, reporting concerns and contributing to development strategies.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring resources were accessible and well-managed.
- Communicated effectively with students, encouraging participation and collaboration.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance educational skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Assisted in organization of school events, contributing to vibrant school culture.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Para-professional Single in Class
McDuffie County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in daily classroom activities, supporting teachers and enhancing student engagement.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Observed student behavior, reporting concerns and contributing to development strategies.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring resources were accessible and well-managed.
- Communicated effectively with students, encouraging participation and collaboration.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance educational skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Assisted in organization of school events, contributing to vibrant school culture.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Education
Master of Elementary Education K3-8
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2018
Associate of Arts - Humanities
East Georgia State College
Augusta, GA2014
2 Year Diploma - Criminal Justice
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA05.2013
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Teacher assistance
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Social skills training
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Behavior modification
- Supervising student activities
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching assistance
- Parent communication
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- IEP compliance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- After-school programs
- Educational assistance
- Individual student assistance
- Clerical support
- Child development
- Preparing instructional materials
- Crisis management
- Educational support
- Reading intervention
- Elementary education
- Lesson planning
- Educational games
- Creating visual displays
- Activity oversight
- Arts and crafts
- Crisis intervention
- Life skills training
- Individual instruction
- Social development and integration
- Note-taking assistance
- Student records management
- Assessment administration
- Smartboard
- Literacy support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Study skills coaching
- Enrichment activities
- Social support
- Social integration
- Adaptive technology
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Test proctoring
- Child development certification
- Reporting requirements
- Study skills development
- Peer mediation
- Math intervention
- Storytelling
- Head start programs
- Individualized educational plans
- Laboratory monitoring
- Occupational therapy support
- Activity implementation
- Community integration
- Mathematics instruction
- Speech therapy support
- Type instrument instructor
- Certified lifeguard
- Friendly and outgoing
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Social-emotional support
- Safety
- Learning strategies
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Para-professional
Columbia County Board Of Education
01.2022 - 08.2025
Para-professional Single in Class
McDuffie County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Elementary Education K3-8
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Augusta University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
East Georgia State College
2 Year Diploma - Criminal Justice
Augusta Technical College
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