Paraprofessional Experience
After graduating, I worked as a paraprofessional at Mason Intermediate School. As a paraprofessional, I worked with ten elementary-school students with varying levels of academic, behavioral, and social needs. Through this experience, I worked closely with the Intervention Specialist to implement IEP goals, enact behavior plans, and monitor student progress.
This experience helped me recognize the value of differentiating instruction and the importance of being a patient, flexible, and understanding teacher.