Benjamin Ascone
Middletown,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional educator and teacher assistant experienced in behavioral and academic reinforcement and data collection. Proficient in providing support to students with language and learning disabilities (LLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Trained and certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & Prevention (CPI) with expertise in utilizing effective behavioral de-escalation tactics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Middletown Township Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement training programs - to enhance players' technical skills, teamwork, and understanding of basketball fundamentals.
- Foster a positive and disciplined team culture - mentoring players in sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth on and off the court.
- Strategize game plans and conduct performance evaluations - leading the team to consistent improvement and competitive success in league play.
Assistant Coach: Softball
Middletown High School North
05.2021 - Current
- Assist the head coach in critical decision making at the Varsity level (selecting players, creating lineups, inserting and removing players, game plan, etc.)
- JV Head Coach - responsible for all decision making throughout JV games
- Stat Keeping - Track game stats, player stats, and scores of games
- Clerical Duties- Managed schedule of practices, games, and special events.
Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide
Middletown Township Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assist students in the completion of classwork
- Tailor lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepar reports and maintain administrative records.
Delivery Driver/ Pharmacy Tech
Reunion Rx
09.2017 - Current
- Deliver pharmaceuticals and other medical necessities to long-term care facilities throughout the state of New Jersey
- Assist in processing returned medication, packaging medication, and preparing deliveries inside of the pharmacy
- Pharmacy Tech certified in the state of New Jersey
Unified Sports
Middletown Township School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Volunteer for unified sports for students with special needs
- Help provide upward of 30 students with an inclusive, safe, and fun environment to participate in sports such as basketball and track
Game Room Attendant
The Game Room
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities included fixing game errors, ticket jams, and making change
- Communicated proactively with guests to troubleshoot problems and provide guidance.
- Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ10-2024
Skills
- Motivational leadership
- Classroom support
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Behavior modeling
- Character building
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, ReUnion RX - September 2017-Current
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Middletown Township Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Unified Sports
Middletown Township School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Coach: Softball
Middletown High School North
05.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide
Middletown Township Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Delivery Driver/ Pharmacy Tech
Reunion Rx
09.2017 - Current
Game Room Attendant
The Game Room
06.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thomas Edison State University
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