Aaliyah Christiansen
Beacon,NY
Summary
Support-focused professional with experience in special needs education, foster care services, and developmental disability support. Brings strong case management, documentation, data collection, and coordination skills to track client progress, support daily operations, and help meet individual needs in structured community and classroom settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
1:1 Teacher's Aide
Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District
Wappingers Falls, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Supported special needs students one-on-one to overcome academic and social challenges.
- Monitored and documented student behavioral and academic progress to inform instructional strategies.
- Managed classroom logistics and coordinated documentation to assist teachers in daily operations.
Foster Care Family Specialist
Together For Youth
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Assessed child safety, family needs, and placement readiness to support effective service delivery.
- Documented case notes, contacts, and permanency plans to ensure accurate tracking of client progress.
- Managed calendars, meetings, and daily schedules to facilitate smooth administrative operations.
Community Habilitation Specialist
CP Unlimited
Wappingers Falls, NY
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported clients with developmental disabilities through one-on-one interactions to enhance skills for greater independence.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills during home and community activities.
- Collected and analyzed data on individual goals and service provision to inform progress and service adjustments.
Family Resource Coordinator Intern
Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County
Beacon, NY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed individualized plans addressing each family's unique challenges to enhance support and service delivery.
- Assessed household needs during intake and eligibility reviews to determine appropriate resources and services
- Maintained confidential case records and service documentation to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and track service effectiveness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY12-2020
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Data entry
- Interpersonal communication
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Computer and phone systems
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
1:1 Teacher's Aide
Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District
11.2025 - Current
Foster Care Family Specialist
Together For Youth
08.2024 - 11.2025
Community Habilitation Specialist
CP Unlimited
01.2024 - 07.2024
Family Resource Coordinator Intern
Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York At New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College