Andrea Unaitis

• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

I run an arts and crafts enrichment program for children in grades k-3. This program is run after school hours and gives students time to be creative, use their imagination in a fun, safe, social setting. I also run a skiing enrichment every winter for students in grades 1-6, providing transportation for a large group allowing students to learn and/or excel their skiing skills.

• Teaching different techniques and helping students use their imagination with hands on projects.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with caregivers.

• Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
• Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
• Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
• Three years in a preschool classroom as a 1:1 and a general classroom paraprofessional. Two years in both first, second, and fifth grades.