Angela Gitto
Old Bridge
Summary
An energetic, compassionate, paraprofessional willing to provide instructional support to classroom teachers and to assist with the daily care of students with special needs. Effective professional, communicator with strong creative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Public School 58
10.2012 - Current
- Working under the supervision of ABA therapist with autistic students.
- Assist in carrying out the educational programs developed through students Individualized Education Plans, perform daily activities using specific materials/methods and/or material modifications designed by teachers and support personnel.
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each child.
- Perform assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
- Monitor work, correct papers, and supervise curriculum-based testing and make-up work assigned by the teacher.
- Alert staff to any special health information or problem about individual students.
- Participate in professional development activities as required by the Department of Education.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
Registered Behavior Technician
The Speech Tree
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Utilized data collection methods to monitor behavioral changes and inform decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Conducted regular evaluations to refine therapeutic approaches and improve overall service delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families, promoting trust and collaboration in care plans.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
- Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
- Improved communication skills in autistic children by utilizing evidence-based practices.
Chapter 683 Paraprofessional
Public School 373 @ PS58
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted students in academic and non-academic areas, as assigned by teacher.
- Attended to physical needs of students, such as dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with student ambulation and mobility.
- Worked with students with significant emotional challenges by providing behavior intervention support.
- Escorted students to related services and other out of classroom activities.
- Assisted with individualized program materials for students.
Substitute Paraprofessional
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
- Completed instructional and clerical duties and classroom maintenance as assigned by classroom teachers.
- Performed assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines.
- Utilized appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline.
PTA President
PUBLIC SCHOOL 58
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Organized fundraising events, school fairs, schools sales, parent education events.
- Distributed materials throughout school community.
- Recruited and supported committee chairs for key fund-raising events.
- Lead the Parent-Teacher Association toward specific goals chosen by members.
- Built and maintained cooperative working relationship among school community, principal and staff.
- Managed the overall PTA calendar and adherence to bylaws & procedures.
- Set up regular meetings with Principal for updates and communication.
- Spoke at various school functions including New Student and Kindergarten Orientations, Open Houses, and when requested by parents groups.
- Prepared master calendar that included Executive Board Meetings, association meetings, PTA special events, and school fundraisers.
- Participated in Quality Review parent panel.
- Developed an understanding of Chancellor's Regulations.
- Worked cooperatively with faculty and outside vendors to create school yearbook.
- Participated in School Leadership Team and School Safety Team.
- Attended Building Response Team meetings in order to communicate emergency preparedness to parents.
PTA Vice-President
PUBLIC SCHOOL 58
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Acted as an aide to the president and performed the duties of the President in her absence.
- Represented the president upon request at district meetings.
- Served as program chairmen, coordinator of projects that involved several committees.
- Strengthened communication within the executive board as well as within the general membership and other entities in the school system and community.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Suny Empire State College
Staten Island, NYAssociate in Arts - undefined
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY05.1994
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Social skills training
- Visual schedules
Certification
- RBT 40-Hour Training Course, University of Kansas, 1-04-2063, 2022-12-14
- New York State Level III Teaching Assistant
Professional Development
- Diabetes Training, 2022-10-01
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training, 2022-11-01
- Sexual Harassment Training, 2022-11-01
- Enhancing Positive Classroom Culture for All Children, 2017-08-01
- Dignity for All Students Training, 2014-04-01
- Paraprofessional Training Program, 2011-02-01
- Introduction to Being a Paraprofessional (PP1), 2011-02-01
- Students with Special Needs (PP2), 2011-02-01
- Working With Students (PP3), 2011-02-01
Related Experience
- PUBLIC SCHOOL 58, Staten Island, NY, 2009-09-01, 2012-06-30, PTA President, Organized fundraising events, school fairs, schools sales, parent education events., Distributed materials throughout school community., Recruited and supported committee chairs for key fund-raising events., Lead the Parent-Teacher Association toward specific goals chosen by members., Built and maintained cooperative working relationship among school community, principal and staff., Managed the overall PTA calendar and adherence to bylaws & procedures, Set up regular meetings with Principal for updates and communication, Spoke at various school functions including New Student and Kindergarten Orientations, Open Houses, and when requested by parents groups, Prepared master calendar that included Executive Board Meetings, association meetings, PTA special events, and school fundraisers, Participated in Quality Review parent panel, Developed an understanding of Chancellor's Regulations, Worked cooperatively with faculty and outside vendors to create school yearbook, Participated in School Leadership Team and School Safety Team, Attended Building Response Team meetings in order to communicate emergency preparedness to parents
- PUBLIC SCHOOL 58, Staten Island, NY, 2006-09-01, 2009-06-30, PTA Vice-President, Acted as an aide to the president and performed the duties of the President in her absence, Represented the president upon request at district meetings, Served as program chairmen, coordinator of projects that involved several committees, Strengthened communication within the executive board as well as within the general membership and other entities in the school system and community
Special Recognition
- UFT Outstanding Paraprofessional Award, 2018-01-01
- City Council Citation, 2011-06-01
- City Council Citation, 2009-04-01
- CSA Parent Leadership Award, 2011-06-01
- CSA Parent Leadership Award, 2007-06-01
File Number
2641744
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
The Speech Tree
01.2022 - 03.2025
Chapter 683 Paraprofessional
Public School 373 @ PS58
06.2015 - 09.2015
Paraprofessional
Public School 58
10.2012 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
09.2011 - 10.2012
PTA President
PUBLIC SCHOOL 58
09.2009 - 06.2012
PTA Vice-President
PUBLIC SCHOOL 58
09.2006 - 06.2009
Associate in Arts - undefined
Kingsborough Community College
No Degree - Elementary Education
Suny Empire State College