ADRIANE MENDES
Garwood,NJ
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher
Linden Public Schools
Linden, NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Paraprofessional fro March 2025 to present
- Long Term Substitute Teacher from Sep. 2023-March 2025 as a Gross Motor Special Education Teacher
- Long Term Substitute Teacher from April to June 2023 as a 1st Grade Teacher
- Executed lessons plans provided by teachers.
- Established an orderly classroom environment and provided a positive learning experience.
- Became familiar with school's emergency protocol such as fire drill and lockdown.
- Recorded attendance.
- Supported teachers in classroom activities and instructional materials preparation.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily tasks and academic assignments.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained an orderly learning space.
Substitute Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
Cranford, NJ
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Executed lessons plans provided by teachers.
- Established an orderly classroom environment and provided a positive learning experience.
- Became familiar with school's emergency protocol such as fire drill and lockdown.
- Recorded attendance.
Substitute Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Established an orderly classroom environment and provided a positive learning experience.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse classrooms.
- Implemented instructional activities that engaged students and promoted participation.
Paraprofessional
Alta Vista Elementary
Haines City, FL
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs.
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments.
- Assisted students with special needs during instructional time.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported teachers in classroom activities and lesson preparations.
Paraprofessional-Sub Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
North A., NJ
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Delivered individualized support to a special needs student from first to third grade in the role of a paraprofessional.
- Managed classroom behavior and facilitated student learning by executing lesson plans provided by teachers.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance for positive engagement.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Education
Paraprofessional in Education - Education
Ashworth College
10.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor - Psychology
University Newton Paiva
BrazilSkills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Patient
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Special education support
- Compassionate
- Instructional assistance
- Student engagement
Timeline
Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher
Linden Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Elizabeth Public Schools
04.2022 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Cranford Public Schools
11.2021 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional
Alta Vista Elementary
10.2019 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional in Education - Education
Ashworth College
10.2014 - 01.2015
Paraprofessional-Sub Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
02.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor - Psychology
University Newton Paiva