Danielle Auriana
WOODBURY,CT
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable to learn. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education to special needs students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Watertown Public School District
04.2014 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Preschool Art Teacher
Creative Art Studio
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Creative Art Studio
09.2007 - 09.2013
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 to 5 year old students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Studio Arts
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.1992
Associate of Science - Business Management
Alfred State College
Alfred05.1990
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modification
- Student Assessment
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Teaching and Instruction
- Materials Adaptation
- Quick Thinking
- Behavioral Plan Management
Certification
PMT Training 2022
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Watertown Public School District
04.2014 - Current
Preschool Art Teacher
Creative Art Studio
09.2013 - 09.2014
Preschool Lead Teacher
Creative Art Studio
09.2007 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Studio Arts
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Science - Business Management
Alfred State College
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