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BERNICE DEJONGE

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable education professional with 16 years of experience as a New York City Department of Education paraprofessional supporting students, families, and staff in diverse school settings. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and team collaboration. Seeking to leverage strong organizational abilities and interpersonal skills in a Community Associate role to foster positive relationships between schools, families, and community partners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School
09.2009 - Current
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improve classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Assist in organizing workshops and parent engagement activities
  • Enhance student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Support special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Foster a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promote a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Implement behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Maintain accurate student records and support administrative tasks as needed.
  • Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and school resources.

Substitute Paraprofessional

P.S.41
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
  • Assisted in the development of classroom routines and procedures, reinforcing consistency and predictability for students.

Teacher's Assistant

The Children's Center at SUNY Brooklyn
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Touro College
New York, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Family Engagement & Advocacy
  • Parent Communication & Support
  • Community Resource Navigation
  • Recordkeeping & Data Entry
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • IEP & Special Education Support
  • Collaboration with Teachers & Staff
  • Student Social-Emotional Development

Certification

New York State Teacher's Assistant

40 Hours Registered Behavior Technician

Timeline

Paraprofessional

P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School
09.2009 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional

P.S.41
09.2008 - 06.2009

Teacher's Assistant

The Children's Center at SUNY Brooklyn
04.2006 - 09.2008

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Touro College

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