Ashanti Bankhead
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Education Professional with 5+ years of experience enhancing academic support and behavior management for children and adolescents. Expertise in mentoring, classroom assistance, and family communication fosters trusting relationships and promotes emotional and academic growth. Committed to creating safe, positive environments where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
P.S 188 @ 138
2025.09 - Current
- Provide classroom and instructional support to students with varying academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
- Provide individualized support and encouragement to students who need additional academic or behavioral assistance.
- Facilitated student understanding and completion of classroom assignments and schoolwork.
- Delivered individualized support and encouragement for students requiring additional academic or behavioral assistance.
- Assist students with transitions, classroom routines, and daily school activities.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, assignments, lessons, and daily routines.
- Promoted positive behavior, participation, independence, and respectful communication among students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
- Provide patience, guidance, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to help students succeed.
Assistant Dean
Soundview Academy
2024.10 - 2025.11
- Assisted Dean with administrative tasks and scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated communication among faculty, students, and parents to foster a collaborative school environment.
- Assisted with students' discipline tracking, attendance monitoring, and follow-up communication with families.
- Managed discipline tracking and attendance monitoring, ensuring timely follow-up communication with families.
- Supported the Dean in daily administrative tasks and scheduling.
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
New York Edge
2024.11 - 2025.05
- Developed training plans for student-athletes, enhancing performance through tailored workouts and drills.
- Assisted in developing training plans for student-athletes to enhance performance.
- Mentored young athletes, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship on and off the court.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring safety and readiness of gear for all practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding player progress and team expectations.
- Maintained equipment inventory, ensuring all gear was safe and ready for use during practices.
- Attended scheduled games, supporting pre-game warm-ups and fostering team readiness.
School Aide
Soundview Academy
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Monitored student attendance and contacted parents and guardians when students were absent from school.
- Entered and updated student records and information into computer systems with accuracy and attention to confidentiality.
- Supervised students throughout the school day and helped ensure they followed school rules and expectations.
- Monitored students during transitions and assisted with maintaining appropriate bathroom and movement routines.
- Supported teachers and school staff with daily student supervision and school operations.
- Helped maintain a safe, organized, and respectful school environment.
- Assisted students with daily needs and responded appropriately to student concerns.
- Supported end-of-day procedures and helped secure designated areas of the building.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NYCommunity School For Social Justice -
Community School For Social Justice
Bronx, NY06.2019
Skills
- Classroom & Program Management
- Student Supervision & Support
- Attendance tracking
- Data management
- Behavior Management
- Academic Support
- Social-Emotional Support
- Family engagement
- Youth Development
- Program planning
- Safety protocols
- Dispute resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Youth Sports Coaching
Certification
- Sexual Harassment, 01/01/24
- Mandated Reporter Training, 01/01/24
- American Red Cross - CPR Certificate - Adult, Child, and Baby, 01/01/24
- Foundation In Health & Safety, 01/01/24
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
P.S 188 @ 138
2025.09 - Current
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
New York Edge
2024.11 - 2025.05
Assistant Dean
Soundview Academy
2024.10 - 2025.11
School Aide
Soundview Academy
2024.01 - 2025.03
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Hostos Community College
Community School For Social Justice -
Community School For Social Justice
Education
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