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Benita Cormier

Portsmouth

Summary

Dedicated Para Educator at the City of Portsmouth, skilled in implementing curriculum and enhancing student engagement. Successfully supported individual instruction and behavior improvements, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. Proficient in assistive technology and committed to promoting social skills development, ensuring students achieve their academic goals.

Professional with strong background in educational support, prepared to enhance learning experience for students. Demonstrates keen ability to collaborate with educators and adapt to evolving classroom needs. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, managing classroom activities, and supporting diverse student populations. Reliable team player focused on achieving educational goals and ensuring student success. I have 33 years experience as a para in the Portsmouth School District, I have taken many workshops over the years, including LR&R, Learn to Read By Reading and LW&W, Learn to Write By Writing. I have a written recommendation from George Shea from Portsmouth School district Superintendent.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Para Educator

City Of Portsmouth
08.1989 - 06.2022
  • Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Education

No Degree - Computer

Mac Intosh Community College
Dover, NH

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Health and safety
  • Teacher assistance
  • Behavior improvements
  • Classroom organization
  • Social integration
  • Teacher support
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Individual instruction
  • Social development and integration
  • Social skills developmentr
  • Social skills development
  • Instructional assistance
  • Educational assistance
  • Data collection
  • Lesson planning
  • Mathematics support
  • Enrichment activities
  • Activity planning
  • Assistive technology
  • Documentation
  • Visual supports

Timeline

Para Educator

City Of Portsmouth
08.1989 - 06.2022

No Degree - Computer

Mac Intosh Community College
Benita Cormier