Annette Gaitan
Westbury,NY
Summary
Dedicated One-to-One Special Education Aide with extensive experience supporting students with disabilities in academic, behavioral, and social settings. Skilled in IEP support, behavior redirection, and adaptive instruction. Known for clear communication, teamwork with teachers and specialists, and a calm approach during challenging situations.
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Work History
One-to-One Special Education Aide
East Meadow School District
East Meadow, NY
03.2000 - Current
- Reinforced IEP goals through individualized academic and behavioral support.
- Supported students with disabilities during instruction, transitions, and classroom routines.
- Monitored student behavior, redirected disruptions, and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Assisted the teacher with instructional materials, lesson preparation, and classroom organization.
- Adapted assignments and activities to match student needs and accessibility requirements.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, arrivals, departures, and school activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor that minimized distractions from the educational process.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities that enriched student experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Assessed student needs and reported to the instructor.
- Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Updated IEPs to reflect student progress and development.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Coordinated with other school staff members such as guidance counselors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists to provide comprehensive support services for students in need.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with the teacher to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Assisted lead teacher in conducting parent-teacher conferences, providing input on student progress and discussing future goals.
- Supported students during non-academic times such as lunch, recess, and transitions between classes, ensuring safety and appropriate behavior.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
York College
Jamaica, NY05-1985
Skills
- Behavior interventions
- Inclusion strategies
- Learning disability support
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- Behavior assessment
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization techniques
- Classroom organization
- Disability accommodations
Certification
- Completed the NYSED/NYSDOH Approved Webinar
- Certificate of Completion for AED/CPR Course
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
One-to-One Special Education Aide
East Meadow School District
03.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
York College