Andrea Doroski
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Specialist
Wildwood Programs
Schenectady, New York
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student strengths and weaknesses to assist in developing appropriate transition plans.
- Assisted in the development of a variety of strategies that can be used by teachers, counselors, and other personnel in order to facilitate successful transitions.
- Coordinated meetings between schools and community agencies to discuss potential placements for transitioning students.
- Created resources for parents related to their child's transition process including information about available services and supports in the community.
- Maintained contact with outside agencies providing services to transitioning students throughout the duration of their program placement.
- Provided assistance in identifying educational goals for transitioning students based on their individual needs and interests.
- Monitored progress of transitioning students through data collection activities such as surveys or interviews with family members or caregivers.
- Attended IEP meetings when necessary to provide input regarding transition planning decisions related to coursework selection, postsecondary goals and plans..
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices associated with student transitions.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
Teaching Assistant (level 3)
Wildwood School
Schenectady, New York
09.2003 - 08.2019
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York , New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05-2001
Regents Diploma
Columbia High School
East Greenbush, NY06-1999
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Diverse student populations
- Confidential services
- Group facilitation
- Presentation Skills
- Networking strategies
- Professional Development
- Student Motivation
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Multi-tasking
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Transition Specialist
Wildwood Programs
09.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant (level 3)
Wildwood School
09.2003 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York , New Paltz
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Regents Diploma
Columbia High School
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