Adriana D'Agostino

• Work with elementary school students in the 6:1:1 Special Education program in the Gates Chili CSD.
• Supported the implementation of classroom management strategies, fostering a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Contributed to a safe school environment by monitoring student activity during lunch periods, recess breaks, and other non-instructional times.
• Supported special education programs by working closely with designated staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations were implemented effectively.
• Enhanced student support by promptly addressing individual needs and providing tailored assistance.

• Assist and mentor students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to help them gain vocational and independent skills along with a college experience.
• Attend trainings to gain additional understanding regarding individuals with IDD and how to manage certain challenging situations.

Nazareth Class Ambassador:

• Attend and go with the LifePrep student to their Nazareth class one to two times per week.
• Assist them in choosing a seat in class where they can be more focused and engaged in the lesson.
• Help them to become organized by understanding the syllabus, writing down notes, keeping track of when assignments are due, assist them in doing homework and test taking if necessary.

Vocational Placement Ambassador:

• Attend and go with the LifePrep student to their on-campus Vocational Placement one to two times per week.
• Assist in regulating emotions when a LifePrep student feels discouraged or incapable of doing a task by providing positive motivation and enhancing their confidence.
• Kindly redirect them if they are off-task, encourage breaks when necessary.
• Help them acquire and implement job-related skills.

Classroom Mentor:

• Attend the LifePrep students Life Centered Education and Vocational Experience classes.
• Assist the students with their assignments during individual or group work.
• Aid in conducting group conversation.
• Assist in upholding classroom standards.

• Contributed to smooth operation of the restaurant, performing additional tasks as requested by management.
• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
• Expertly navigated challenging situations such as large parties or complicated setups while maintaining professionalism and effectiveness.
• Supported staff training initiatives, sharing best practices on serving techniques for new hires.
• Boosted overall restaurant atmosphere with a friendly demeanor creating repeat customers.