Anna Rodionov
Easton,PA
Summary
Bilingual Special Education Instructional Aide and ESL Educator with a Bachelor’s in Linguistics and over four years of experience in Pennsylvania school districts. Implemented Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and facilitated small-group interventions while ensuring IEP compliance. Skilled in bilingual communication (English/Russian) and classroom management, committed to fostering inclusive educational environments for neurodivergent students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Bethlehem School District
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitating educational and social emotional development of students with diverse needs under the guidance of Special Education Teacher.
- Provide direct support to students to reach academic goals and improve classroom performance.
- Assisted in collecting data, monitoring student progress, and implementing IEPs to support individualized learning.
- Utilized techniques to deescalate or deal with behavioral challenges, maintaining safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective student support strategies.
- Completed targeted continuing education programs and in-service training sessions, while engaging in personal study to enhance special education expertise.
Paraprofessional ESL
Easton Area School District
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Facilitate English Language Development (ELD) to help non-native speakers improve literacy skills.
- Utilized assistive technology and personal bilingual skills to translate and clarify instructions for students with limited English proficiency.
- Supported teachers in class preparation, distributed study materials, and worked with students one on one and in small groups to ensure project and homework completion.
- Act as a cultural and linguistic resource for families, helping bridge the gap between home and school during meetings and interactions.
Executive Manager
Bloomingdale's
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Established sales goals and exceeded targets by achieving over 90% of sales plans.
- Achieved 97% of payroll efficiency rate monthly and quarterly.
- Managed schedules to ensure optimal floor coverage, enhancing customer service.
- Facilitated onboarding and orientation for new hires, improving their integration into the team.
- 100% staffing was ensured for holiday season.
Education
Teaching License in Special Education - Teaching
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PABachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Southern Federal University
Rostov On Don, Russia01-2006
Business/Management program - Edison, NJ
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ01-2014
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Assessment and evaluation
- Assistive technology strategies
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Staff and parent collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Bilingual: Russian and English
- Communication and relationship building
- Public speaking proficiency
- Cultural competency
- Networking with professionals
- Empathy and compassion
- Professional development initiatives
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Bethlehem School District
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional ESL
Easton Area School District
11.2021 - 09.2023
Executive Manager
Bloomingdale's
01.2016 - 10.2018
Teaching License in Special Education - Teaching
Moravian University
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Southern Federal University
Business/Management program - Edison, NJ
Middlesex County College