Breen Peters-Lapetina
Sturbridge,MA
Summary
Attentive Paraprofessional Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate a welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic and social needs. Versatile Instructional Assistant with years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, running small groups, and enforcing classroom norms. Team player coordinating with the teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Old Sturbridge Academy
Sturbridge, MA
11.2018 - Current
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Provided Push in support for Special Education students
- Run and teach groups in small settings
- Substituted when asked by Administration (teaching small and whole group)
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 6 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and materials
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support the lead teacher
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Collaborated with the teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with the school's philosophy and mission
- Arranged and led activities for students
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from the instructor
- Graded assignments and tests, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Long Term Sub STEM/History
Old Sturbridge Academy
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Designed Curriculum for 7/8th History and 6th Grade STEM
- Made lesson plans
- Modified Curriculum for students with IEPS/With needs
- Implemented lesson plans and experiments
- Project rubrics and design for showcase
- Planned out the Science Fair for 6th Grade STEM
- Graded and wrote report card comments
- Communicated with scholars important people
- Made slideshows to follow lesson
- Managed small groups after whole group lessons without assistance from an IA or Special Education teacher
- Planned for the new lead teacher and modeled how to implement plans/modify based on scholars’ needs.
Behavioral Aide
Old Sturbridge Academy
Sturbridge, MA
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Identified and addressed individual challenges to support students
- Push in services to support Special Education team and students
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records
- Completed behavioral logs daily and submitted to management for evaluation
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
ABA Instructional Assistant
Clinton Elementary School
Clinton, MA
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency
- Collaborated with teachers to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
Education
Teachers Aide -
1, 2, 3 Grow
12.2016
Teachers Aide -
Chestnut Nursery School
12.2013
Teachers Aide -
Lab Preschool WTHS
12.2010
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Operation Monitoring
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Classroom Support
- IEP Adherence
- Student Learning Support
- Lesson Development
- Classroom Inclusion
- Individual Student Assistance
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Multicultural Awareness
- Teacher Collaboration
Certification
- Behavioral Management Training, 2019-01-01
- AVN Certified, 2018-01-01
- Safety Care trained, 2020-01-01
- Trauma Training, 2020-01-01
- Epi Pen Certified, 2020-01-01
- WPI STEM PD Certified, 2023-01-01
Timeline
Long Term Sub STEM/History
Old Sturbridge Academy
01.2022 - 10.2023
Instructional Assistant
Old Sturbridge Academy
11.2018 - Current
Behavioral Aide
Old Sturbridge Academy
11.2017 - 06.2021
ABA Instructional Assistant
Clinton Elementary School
09.2017 - 11.2017
Teachers Aide -
1, 2, 3 Grow
Teachers Aide -
Chestnut Nursery School
Teachers Aide -
Lab Preschool WTHS
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