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Andre Cort

Far Rockaway,NY

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.


Multi-talented Teacher Assistant with 20 years of experience working with individuals with special needs, directing and redirecting students and assisting lead teachers. Effective at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

New York City Department Of Education
12.2011 - Current


  • Monitor student actions and apply established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Apply specialized teaching and behavioral strategies to reinforce social, academic and communication skills.
  • Collaborate with teachers to create an environment to support students’ social emotional needs, peer mediation, conflict resolution, and diverse learning styles
  • Collaborate with individual teachers and teacher teams to collect and analyze student data.



School Aide

New York City Department Of Education-PS/MS 43Q
02.2008 - 12.2011
  • Monitored student cafeteria and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Maintained school inventories, stored and distributed text books, instructional supplies and materials.
  • Assisted with routine clerical work.



Day Habilitation Assistant

Queens Parent Resource Center
01.2009 - 03.2010
  • Monitored safety and welfare of special needs individuals, supported and took corrective actions or notified supervisor of concerns.
  • Documented habilitation services in system and with observation notes.
  • Transported special needs individuals to appointments and community outings.
  • Offered input into development and implementation of new action plans for each person supported.

Direct Care Professional

Cay Community Services
03.2006 - 02.2008
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Direct Support Professional

Herbert G. Birch Family Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beach Channel High School
Rockaway Park, NY
01.1999

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Behavioral/Crisis Intervention Management
  • Instructional Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • IEP Implementation
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Field Trip Supervision

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

New York City Department Of Education
12.2011 - Current

Day Habilitation Assistant

Queens Parent Resource Center
01.2009 - 03.2010

School Aide

New York City Department Of Education-PS/MS 43Q
02.2008 - 12.2011

Direct Care Professional

Cay Community Services
03.2006 - 02.2008

Direct Support Professional

Herbert G. Birch Family Services
01.2006 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Beach Channel High School

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