Professional Resume Template for
Paraprofessional
Sarah M. Jennings
Boston, MA
(617) 555-0182
sarah.jennings@email.com
linkedin.com/in/sarah-jennings | sarahjennings.dev
Professional Summary
Structured Paraprofessional with 4 years of experience delivering academic, behavioral, and physical support to students in Pre-K through 5th-grade special education and general education settings. Skilled in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), facilitating small-group instruction, and managing classroom behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques. Successfully assisted in improving student reading benchmark scores by 25% and reduced classroom behavior incidents by 30% through proactive intervention strategies. Proficient in Boardmaker, ClassDojo, and Google Classroom, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Work Experience
Special Education Paraprofessional — Beacon Hill Elementary School
Boston, MA | August 2024 – Present
- Support 6 students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive 3rd-grade classroom, implementing specialized IEP accommodations to increase academic engagement by 20%.
- Track and document daily behavioral progress for 4 students using standardized logging templates, contributing key data to 12 annual IEP review meetings with parents.
- Lead daily small-group reading and math interventions for 8 struggling students, utilizing Boardmaker and ClassDojo to improve weekly lesson assessment scores by 18%.
- Collaborate with 2 lead teachers to adapt daily curriculum materials for physical and cognitive accessibility, reducing transition delays during school hours by 25%.
Instructional Paraprofessional — Commonwealth Charter School
Boston, MA | September 2022 – June 2024
- Assisted in managing a classroom of 25 kindergarten students, facilitating daily learning centers and reducing behavioral incidents by 30% using positive reinforcement.
- Delivered targeted 1-on-1 reading instruction to 5 English Language Learners, raising their word-recognition scores by an average of 22% over a 6-month period.
- Supervised 50+ students during cafeteria and playground periods, maintaining a safe environment and responding to minor medical or behavioral situations within 2 minutes.
- Prepared weekly visual aids and classroom displays for 5 learning units, saving the lead teacher 6 hours of weekly prep time and improving student engagement.
Education
Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
Bunker Hill Community College · Boston, MA · 2022
Skills
IEP implementation, Classroom management, Behavior intervention, Special education support, Small-group instruction, Boardmaker, ClassDojo, Google Classroom, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR/AED, Differentiated learning, Lesson preparation, Student assessment, Assistive technology
Projects
Inclusive Classroom Integration Initiative
Role: Lead Paraprofessional
Tools: Google Classroom, Boardmaker, ClassDojo
Coordinated the transition of 8 students with IEPs into general education classrooms, improving academic benchmark participation by 35% in 6 months.
After-School Literacy Program
Role: Co-Facilitator
Tools: Lexia Core5, Reading A-Z, Zoom
Designed and delivered targeted reading interventions for 15 struggling readers, increasing average reading comprehension scores by 22% over 1 semester.
Certifications
- ETS ParaPro Assessment Certification (2022)
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Assistant youth sports coach at local YMCA (2023-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Paraprofessional
Job Market Insights
$28,000
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$48,000
Avg:
$35,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment outlook for teacher assistants and school paraprofessionals in the United States is projected to decline by 1% over the next decade. Despite this minor contraction, steady demand persists due to the ongoing need for individualized special education services and support for student integration. Paraprofessionals who possess state-specific certifications or specialized training in behavior management and assistive technology will find the most favorable opportunities in public and charter school systems.
-1% growth over 10 years
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