Alton Campbell Sr
Brooklyn,NY
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 asking questions while learning new concepts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
10.1998 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Child Care Worker
Edwin Gould Services For Children
04.1994 - 08.1997
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Developed healthy relationships with 12 female children to provide support and guidance in learning.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Counselor, Unit Leader, Counselor Consultant
Salvation Army, Greater,NY /summer Camp/ Children
06.1974 - 08.1984
- Recommended soldiers for promotion points and awards.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations du
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Facilitated a dance group for 125 campers.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Education
No Degree - Child Psychology
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NYSkills
- Verbal Communication
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavior Improvements
- Middle School Education
- Crisis Management
- Afterschool Programs
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Individual Student Assistance
- Effective Communication
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
10.1998 - Current
Child Care Worker
Edwin Gould Services For Children
04.1994 - 08.1997
Counselor, Unit Leader, Counselor Consultant
Salvation Army, Greater,NY /summer Camp/ Children
06.1974 - 08.1984
No Degree - Child Psychology
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The