Ariana Simmons
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional with a strong background in providing educational support. Committed to fostering academic achievement and creating inclusive learning environments. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Thrives in collaborative settings and readily adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Highly regarded for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Teachers Assistant
The kennedy child center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Offered aid and support to instructors in the classroom in educational environments
- Assisting students in small groups to improve the learning process
- Ensuring the cleanliness and safety of classrooms ensuring the cleanliness
- Assisting educators in developing lesson plans
Group Leader
Police Athletic League
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Promoted from intern to Group leader by assisting staff, by Assist in the preparation and execution of a regular routine that meets the needs of the children in attendance; set up program, project, and activity areas as appropriate
- Collaborate with and help staff in developing and implementing programs and tasks that promote academic, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment and abilities in participants by assisting students in focusing on and finishing after-school activity assignments, projects, and activities
- Monitor individuals or small groups of students allocated to an after-school program; verify that kids understand program rules and procedures by maintaining appropriate order and student conduct.
Intern
Police Athletic League
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Built a reliable friendship with children in the PAL by Interact with children to help them develop self-esteem and a sense of belonging with their peers by addressing student questions, offer appropriate explanations, social encouragement, a friendly attitude, and general guidance
- Contribute to the creation and organization of a schedule of program activities and events meant to enhance and augment student education
- Helped students achieve higher grades with homework by demonstrating and assisting them with their work.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York City, NY06.2022
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Activity Planning
- Social and academic development
- Behavior management
- Small group and individual assistance
Certification
Certified teacher assistant
Timeline
School Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2024 - Current
Teachers Assistant
The kennedy child center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Group Leader
Police Athletic League
03.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
Police Athletic League
08.2015 - 06.2018
Certified teacher assistant
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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