BriAnna Mann
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
A motivated paraprofessional with 5+ years of extensive experience working with children, teens, and adolescents. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Committed to making sure families receive appropriate benefits and have access to community resources.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside School Suspension Para
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
01.2022 - Current
- Creating a quiet/ positive space for students to complete their assignments.
- Record attendance of students in ISS, class removals, or de-escalating.
- Works successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues amongst the school.
- Encourage students to hold themselves accountable and help come up with restorative approaches.
- Record day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently to admin in regards to work completion and behaviors.
Teacher's Assistant
Klingberg Family Centers
New Britain, CT
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
Mental Health Counselor
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Manchester, CT
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible for setting up transportation or transporting students in the program.
- Snacks provided daily to students enrolled in the program.
- Provided group counseling to clients 1-hour teaching (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy struggling with mental health issues.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Notes were recorded after group and communicated to clinicians and medical doctor on progress.
Lead Positive Youth Specialist
The Village for Families and Children
Hartford, CT
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Record daily attendance during snack.
- Recruit and enroll students and ensure student retention and participation.
- Provide lesson plans curriculum/activities for students weekly per grade.
- Homework help/tutoring
- Supervise students during program hours and arriving prior to start time and remaining present until the last student is dismissed.
- Communicate with parents at dismissal on upcoming events and ask if they would like to volunteer.
- Maintain communication with school-faculty/staff and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, community resources and other professionals to ensure best outcomes for the youth.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Work
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05-2016
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Training & Development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Recordkeeping
- Group Counseling
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inside School Suspension Para
Hartford Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Klingberg Family Centers
11.2019 - 01.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Manchester Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2019
Lead Positive Youth Specialist
The Village for Families and Children
08.2013 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Social Work
Manchester Community College
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