Andrew Graves
Norwich,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic, always ready to problem-solve and assist. Always ready to step in and positively impact a person's wellbeing with timely support. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students and staff. Monitors student growth and provides guidance and support to teachers. Goal-oriented, caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily activities and materials.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
Norwich Public Schools
2023.12 - 2023.12
-Supported Students in the resource room with behavioral and academic needs
-Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Camp Counselor
Norwich Youth And Recreation
2023.07 - 2023.08
-Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
-Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
-Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
-Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Summer School Lead
Norwich Public Schools
2022.07 - 2022.08
-Supervised large groups of kids (30+)
-Supervised field trips
-Organized materials and activities
-Communicated with parents
-Worked with special needs students
-Built productive and positive relationships with students
Swim Instructor
Bubbles To Butterfly Swim School
2021.06 - 2021.08
-Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
-Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
-Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
-Prepared equipment before each class and stored items promptly after classes.
-Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2025
Skills
-Problem Solving
-Organizing and Planning Lessons and Activities
-Experience with Special Needs
-Maintaining Safe and Positive Environment
-Classroom Monitoring
-Experience Instructing Students of All Ages
-Empathetic with a Passion for the Field of Psychology
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
Norwich Public Schools
2023.12 - 2023.12
Camp Counselor
Norwich Youth And Recreation
2023.07 - 2023.08
Summer School Lead
Norwich Public Schools
2022.07 - 2022.08
Swim Instructor
Bubbles To Butterfly Swim School
2021.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Marist College
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