Jamie Summers
Folkston
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
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.
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Folkston Elementary school
Folkston
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional support to students with diverse needs.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents regarding student progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to maintain a positive environment.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing specific instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supervised students during recess and lunch, ensuring safety and compliance with rules.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance educational practices.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Doug Gowen cpa
Folkston
03.2006 - 03.2012
- Processed invoices and payment requests for various departments.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
- Supported annual audits by organizing documentation and records.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely processing.
- Processed payroll, numerous electronic deposits, and employee pay adjustments.
- Managed month-end closing process, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports for management review.
Education
James Madison Academic
Milwaukee, WICharlton County High
Folkston, GASkills
- Instructional support
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Special education support
- Positive reinforcement
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Math intervention
- Learning strategies
- Classroom organization
- Reading and writing support
- Student supervision
- Test proctoring
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Social-emotional support
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Small group instruction
- Teaching assistance
- Teacher support
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certificate
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Folkston Elementary school
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Bookkeeper
Doug Gowen cpa
03.2006 - 03.2012
James Madison Academic
Charlton County High
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