Amanda DiBattista
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and safe. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASD Paraprofessional
Peabody Public Schools
Peabody
09.2019 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers and students with lessons.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of concepts.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote a positive learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Wakefield
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Supervised classroom activities ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning needs and interests.
- Implemented hands-on activities to enhance children's cognitive and motor skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA 09.2001 - 05.2011
Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School
Peabody, MASkills
- Classroom management
- IEP implementation
- Small group instruction
- Behavioral support
- Patient
- Preparing instructional materials
- Instructional support
- Adaptive teaching
- Safety compliance
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent collaboration
Certification
- EEC Lead Certified infants-K
- In process of CTE license
- In process of MTEL tests (2 left)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ASD Paraprofessional
Peabody Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2011 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University
09.2001 - 05.2011
Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School