Brenna Manzi
Stoneham,MA
Summary
Motivated teacher's assistant looking to further my career in special education by learning how to be a behavior technician, and later, get my master’s degree in special education. I have worked with students with autism for many years, as I was involved with Best Buddies in elementary school, Special Olympics in high school, and I was on the board of the Magic Wheelchair Club at UNH, where we made halloween costumes for children who used wheelchairs. I have a passion for working with students on the spectrum, and I enjoy helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported students with daily activities and classroom transitions.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with staff to adapt materials for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
Paraprofessional
Stoneham Public Schools
Stoneham, Massachusetts
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote student engagement.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Teaching Assistant
Barrington Elementary
Barrington, NH
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Teacher assistant for my Education 500 class at UNH
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Special Education
University of New Hampshire
NH05-2025
Skills
- Behavior management
- Curriculum adaptation
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Collaboration skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Serving diverse communities
- Behavior modeling
- Adaptation strategies
Accomplishments
- Deans list at UNH
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Newton Public Schools
07.2025 - 08.2025
Teaching Assistant
Barrington Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Stoneham Public Schools
06.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Special Education
University of New Hampshire
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