Rachel Boyd
Perry
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Literacy & Family Engagement Coordinator
Pulaski County Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities for parents, increasing their active participation in school-related activities.
- Organize successful events to foster positive relationships among families, students, and staff members.
- Manage grant-funded program designed to improve family engagement and promote literacy within the community, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and timely reporting of outcomes.
- Increase community involvement in school activities by forging partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
- Provide ongoing support to school staff in implementing effective strategies for engaging all families within the school community.
- Build solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Plan, promote and manage parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Social Emotional Learning Coach
Pulaski County Schools
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized activities that promoted personal growth, social skills development, and community engagement among students.
- Guided students through goal-setting exercises that fostered a growth mindset and increased self-awareness of their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges, promoting healthy coping skills and self-regulation strategies.
- Coordinated with outside agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive support for students both inside and outside the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on supporting the emotional growth of students, enhancing my skills as an educator.
- Advocated for the integration of social-emotional learning curriculum within the school community, resulting in increased awareness among staff members.
- Managed grant-funded programs designed to improve family engagement, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and timely reporting of outcomes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Habersham County School District
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education Elementary Education P-5
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA07-2022
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multicultural awareness
Certification
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
Affiliations
- Resilient Middle Georgia Coalition
- Pulaski County Family Connection
Timeline
Community Literacy & Family Engagement Coordinator
Pulaski County Schools
07.2024 - Current
Social Emotional Learning Coach
Pulaski County Schools
03.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Habersham County School District
08.2015 - 01.2023
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
Master of Arts - Special Education Elementary Education P-5
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
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