50 Southern Rd, Cartersville, 30120

adchasta@gmail.com AMY CHASTAIN

7708264379
PA R A P R O F E S S I O N A L

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A RY
Passionate for reading and education, I hope to use my
communication and interpersonal skills to share my passion and
encourage a love of reading and learning. I will use these skills to encourage a positive learning atmosphere and
support all activities in the media center.

E M P L OY M E N T H I S T O R Y
AUG 2023 - PRESENT
Paraprofessional, Cass Middle School, Cartersville, GA
Provide one-on-one support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the necessary
accommodations and assistance in the classroom.
Collaborate with classroom teacher to meet student needs
assist teachers with behavioral supports
Attend professional development sessions to stay updated on best practices in education and special education
Assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment for students with special educational needs

SKILLS
Website building Communication

Lesson planning Microsoft and Google suites

Classroom management Graphic design

E D U C AT I O N
AUG 2006 - DEC 2010
Bachelor of Music Education, Mercer University, Macon, GA
AUG 2011 - MAY 2013
Master of Music, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
AUG 2022 - DEC 2022
Certificate in School Library Media, Georgia Southern University, Online
Created a strategic management plan for a school
library program
Built and taught an online unit based on state
standards and current instructional and digital
design theories
Curated resources for a unit on information literacy
and ethical use of information
Created a collaborative lesson with a teacher at my
primary clinical practice location
Presented a staff development workshop online and
in-person to media specialists and English/Language
Arts teachers.
Wrote a grant application to benefit the media
center