Alyssa Belfield
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 15 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Aide
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Paraprofessional Educator
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
03.2010 - 06.2022
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Instructional Assistant
Paterson Public School
Paterson, NJ
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Instructional Assistant Extended School Year
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Education
MBA - Masters in Education And Curriculum Design
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ05.2005
Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Classroom Management
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Paterson Public School
10.2021 - 03.2022
Paraprofessional Aide
Paterson Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Instructional Assistant Extended School Year
Paterson Public Schools
06.2014 - 08.2014
Paraprofessional Educator
Paterson Public Schools
03.2010 - 06.2022
MBA - Masters in Education And Curriculum Design
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Berkeley College