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Education
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Amran Mussa

Piscataway,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record,adept at fostering positive learning environments. Skilled in instructional support and technology integration, I advocate for students' needs while promoting social development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Bound Brook School/ ESS
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided tailored educational, behavioral, and emotional assistance to students to foster positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Piscataway Schools/ ESS
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.

Kindergarten Classroom Aide

Piscataway Schools/ESS
09.2021 - 06.2022


  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments

Recess Aide

Piscataway Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Inventoried playground and activity supplies to inform recreation office of needed medical, arts and crafts and sports items.
  • Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
  • Prepared comprehensive schedules of activities and maintained daily records of number of participants, incidents and activities.
  • Planned and scheduled playground site field trips and special activities.
  • Inspected equipment on playground to report any safety concerns.
  • Administered basic first aid to treat injuries or illnesses.
  • Oversaw children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
  • Picked up supplies from storage facilities for special events.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Finance And Banking

Applied Science University
Amman, Jordan

Skills

  • Social and group setting
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Instructional support
  • Classwork oversight
  • Student advocacy
  • Proficient with technology

Certification

Passed NJ praxis para pro exam

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Bound Brook School/ ESS
11.2024 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Piscataway Schools/ ESS
09.2022 - 06.2024

Kindergarten Classroom Aide

Piscataway Schools/ESS
09.2021 - 06.2022

Recess Aide

Piscataway Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor Degree - Finance And Banking

Applied Science University
Amran Mussa