Janine Pilkington
Cumming
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in providing care and support to students with diverse physical and medical needs. Skills include implementing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and utilizing adaptive equipment and teaching methods to enhance student learning. Demonstrated impact includes improved physical and academic progress for special needs students. Excelling at communication, patience, and empathy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Forsyth County Schools
Cumming
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported students with special needs in daily academic activities.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use effectively.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Provided one-on-one support during classroom activities and transitions for students.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Substitute Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
Cumming
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed classroom activities and maintained student engagement during lessons.
- Implemented lesson plans provided by teachers to deliver educational content effectively.
- Supervised student behavior and ensured adherence to school policies and procedures.
Education
Brookway High School
Wythenshawe, UKSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Trafford College
Timperley , UKSkills
- Special needs support
- Lesson implementation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability skills
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Adaptive equipment
- Safety protocol adherence
- Nonverbal communication
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family and friends
- Reading
- Running
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Forsyth County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
09.2019 - 01.2020
Brookway High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Trafford College