Anthony Cataldi
St. Cloud
Summary
Knowledgeable Education Backround with solid foundation in supporting students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Successfully assisted in implementing individualized education plans, contributing to positive learning environment. Demonstrated strong communication and behavior management skills to foster student growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EBD Paraprofessional
Central Avenue Elementary School
Kissimmee, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Improved student understanding by employing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom by fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Assisted in the monitoring of classroom routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth flow of activities and minimizing disruptions to learning.
- Increased parental involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with emotional and behavioral disorders, helping them develop coping skills and improve academic performance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Effectively managed intense, behavioral challenges that rapidly intensified, remaining calm under pressure
- Filled in for the teacher during their individualized education program (IEP) meetings.
- Worked with students across all elementary grades, from K-5.
EBD Paraprofessional
Kissimmee Middle School
Kissimmee, FL
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Improved student understanding by employing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom by fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Assisted in the monitoring of classroom routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth flow of activities and minimizing disruptions to learning.
- Increased parental involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with emotional and behavioral disorders, helping them develop coping skills and improve academic performance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Effectively managed intense, behavioral challenges that rapidly intensified, remaining calm under pressure
- Filled in for the teacher during their individualized education program (IEP) meetings.
- Worked with students across all middle school grades, including 6th, 7th, and 8th.
EBD Paraprofessional
New Beginnings Educational Center
Kissimmee, FL
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Improved student understanding by employing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom by fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Assisted in the monitoring of classroom routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth flow of activities and minimizing disruptions to learning.
- Increased parental involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with emotional and behavioral disorders, helping them develop coping skills and improve academic performance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Effectively managed intense, behavioral challenges that rapidly intensified, remaining calm under pressure
- Filled in for the teacher during their individualized education program (IEP) meetings.
- Worked with students across all elementary grades, from K-5.
Sales Associate
Abe's Tri County Restaurant Equipment & Repairs
Hollywood, FL
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Front Desk Night Auditor
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Staten Island, NY
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured accurate financial transactions for guests by meticulously processing night audit tasks.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports to close day and meet objectives.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Booked reservations in person and over the phone.
- Worked closely with housekeeping to keep hotel well maintained.
Dental Assistant
Remedy Dentistry
Staten Island, NY
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling (Ed.S.)
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ08.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2024
Skills
- Special Education Knowledge
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Training
- Behavior Modification
- Computer Skills
- Classroom Management
- Patient
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- CPR and First Aid
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship Building
- Student Supervision
- Safety understanding
- IEP familiarity
- Social support
- Crisis Intervention
- Supervising Student Activities
- Child Development
- Elementary Education
- Smartboard
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Autism understanding
- Middle Grade Education
Certification
New York State paraprofessional educator certification.
Timeline
EBD Paraprofessional
Central Avenue Elementary School
10.2024 - Current
EBD Paraprofessional
Kissimmee Middle School
08.2024 - 10.2024
EBD Paraprofessional
New Beginnings Educational Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Abe's Tri County Restaurant Equipment & Repairs
08.2023 - 04.2024
Front Desk Night Auditor
Hilton Hotels Corporation
10.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Remedy Dentistry
12.2019 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling (Ed.S.)
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
SUNY Empire State University