Linda Orr
Forney
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.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Fairview Public Library
Fairview
09.2016 - 11.2023
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Provided technical assistance to co- workers when using new software or technology tools.
- Responsible for the planning and preparing lessons for children.
- Responsible for programs for storytime for 3-5 year olds.
Paraprofessional
Mesquite High School
Mesquite
08.2006 - 03.2016
- Provided reference services to students regarding library policies and procedures.
- Compiled statistical reports related to circulation activities.
- Generated highlighting recent acquisitions or featured collections within the library.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment in the library by tidying shelves and furniture.
- Processed new library materials for circulation including cataloging, labeling, shelving.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current library resources and services offered.
- Assisted with programming events such as book clubs, author talks, film screenings.
- Conducted daily inventory of library materials to ensure accuracy of holdings.
- Inputted data into the library's computer system to update patron records.
- Scanned documents to create digital copies for the library collection.
- Organized shelves by subject area and alphabetically.
Paraprofessional
Paris Public Library
Paris
12.1995 - 08.2006
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Implementation of individualized plans for students with special needs
- Implemented the Summer Reading Program.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
In-Home Child Caregiver
Linda Orr
Sunnyvale
01.1980 - 10.1995
- Organized age appropriate activities to promote learning and growth.
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations.
- Developed positive relationships with both parents and guardians and children by displaying respectfulness.
- Helped maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for the children to play in.
- Instructed children on proper hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Assisted with potty training of toddlers.
- Enforced rules established by parents and guardians while providing a nurturing atmosphere for the children.
- Encouraged positive social interaction between different age groups of children.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, songs, stories, and outdoor playtime.
- Prepared bottles for infants and changed diapers when necessary.
- Provided childcare to children aged 0-5 in a safe and friendly environment.
- Played games with the kids that encouraged physical activity and learning through fun activities.
- Demonstrated good listening skills when interacting with parents about their child's needs or concerns.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in young children using observation techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, naps taken, diaper changes.
- Read books to the children during nap time or quiet time periods.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed to encourage appropriate behavior among young ones.
- Participated in trainings related to early childhood development topics such as nutrition, safety protocols.
- Approved and Licensed by the State of Texas.
Education
English, Accounting And Child Development
East Field College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Note-taking assistance
- Storytelling
- Teaching assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Clerical Support
- Documentation
- Teacher Support
- Special Education Support
- Arts and crafts
- Crisis Intervention
- Classroom support
- Reading and Writing Support
- Computer Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Disability Awareness
- Safety understanding
Affiliations
- I volunteer at the Yellow House at the Mesquite Church of Christ food pantry for the less fortunate. I love reading and a member of a Book Club. Travel
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Fairview Public Library
09.2016 - 11.2023
Paraprofessional
Mesquite High School
08.2006 - 03.2016
Paraprofessional
Paris Public Library
12.1995 - 08.2006
In-Home Child Caregiver
Linda Orr
01.1980 - 10.1995
English, Accounting And Child Development
East Field College
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