Open To Work
Antonnette Knowles
Elizabethport,NJ
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with expertise in developing individualized education plans and implementing behavior management strategies. Committed to fostering positive student interactions and enhancing classroom engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Elizabeth Public School
Elizabeth, New Jersey
2024.02 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Supported students during classroom activities and provided one-on-one assistance as needed.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote positive student interactions and engagement.
- Collaborated with educational team members to enhance support for students' academic success.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Staten Island, New York
2021.06 - 2024.02
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal hygiene routines to enhance quality of life.
- Provided personal care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Supported medication management and ensured compliance with prescriptions.
- Organized community outings to foster socialization and promote independence in daily living skills.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, and other outings to ensure access to essential services.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY2005-05
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYSkills
- Individualized education plans
- IEP implementation
- IEP goals
- Disability support
- Autism support
- Behavior management
- Classroom management strategies
- Classroom support
- Lesson planning
- Student supervision
- Skill building
- Life skills development
- Emotional support strategies
- Sensory processing support
- Mobility assistance
- Data collection
- Student advocacy
- Communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Proficient with [technology]
- Experienced with [technology]
- Safety protocol adherence
- Teacher assistance
- Skills strategies
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Elizabeth Public School
2024.02 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
2021.06 - 2024.02
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College