Allison Moniz
Newport,VT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Westport Public School
Westport , MA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Fall River Public Schools
Fall River, MA
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Rehabilitation Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
New Bedford, MA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in treatment environment.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
Program Aide
Better Community Living
Dartmouth, MA
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted with recreational activities for adults with development disabilities
- Encouraged residents to participate in social and recreational activities.
- Assisted in providing adequate nutrition by providing meals and nourishment to residents.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with dental care , bathroom and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients manage money, or buy personal items.
- Updated patient files , behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Led group recreational activities
Direct Care Worker
Associates For Human Services
Taunton, MA
01.2003 - 12.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Helped clients manage money , and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA2019
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Safe Lifting Procedures
- Special Needs
- Teaching and Instruction
- Teacher Assistance
- Instructional Support
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Social and Group Settings
- Classroom Organization
- Personal Care Support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Westport Public School
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Fall River Public Schools
01.2017 - 10.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Aide
Better Community Living
06.2014 - 01.2016
Direct Care Worker
Associates For Human Services
01.2003 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bristol Community College