Lacey Fontenot
Franklin
Summary
Paraprofessional who is an aspiring Teacher excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with their needs to facilitate the best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes, and with other activities throughout the day. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Pierre Part Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with ELA and Math regular education teacher for 3rd and 4th grade students.
- Reviewed state standards to ensure alignment with IEP goals, maintaining compliance with federal regulations such as IDEA and FAPE requirements.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on student progress and achievements.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify lesson plans and assessments, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Coordinated services with related service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors to support students'' holistic development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, promoting positive classroom culture and reducing disruptions in the learning process.
- Created engaging visual aids and hands-on activities to enhance understanding of complex concepts among diverse learners.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Paraprofessional
Assumption Parish School Board
10.2020 - Current
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
Education
Bachelors - Global Education
Reach Institute For School Leadership
Oakland, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Berwick High School
Berwick, LA05.2005
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Supervision
- Lesson Planning
- Skill Building Support
- Study Skills Development
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Instruction
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- IEP Compliance
- Test Proctoring
- Teacher Support
- Special Education Support
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Special Education
- Educational Support
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Visual supports
- Progress monitoring
- Mathematics intervention
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Individual education plans ieps
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Elementary education
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Pierre Part Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Assumption Parish School Board
10.2020 - Current
Bachelors - Global Education
Reach Institute For School Leadership
High School Diploma -
Berwick High School
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