Bryanna Santiago
Bordentown,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Autism Paraprofessional with Bordentown Regional School District, adept in crisis intervention and fostering empathetic peer interactions. Excelled in applying behavioral management and emotional regulation support, enhancing student outcomes. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and collaborative teamwork, ensuring support for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Getting the opportunity to work with children gives me great joy. Being able to work with children on the spectrum and see them accomplish tasks is extremely rewording!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
Bordentown Reginal School District (ESS)
08.2019 - Current
- Trained in crisis prevention and intervention techniques,(CPI certified) effectively deescalating challenging situations when necessary.
- Bridged communication gaps between autistic students and their peers, fostering greater understanding and empathy within the classroom, and other social settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Including reading the latest studies for speech and occupational therapy.
- Collected data on student progress, adapting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted children with diapering and toilet training as needed.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kaleidoscope
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, implemented fine motor activities and assisted in toilet training.
- Maintained accurate records of students academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Completed Early childhood seminars to stay up to date on the most current methods of teaching.
Education
Graduated Full Program - Nursing (LPN)
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Ewing NJ 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
Hamilton Square, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Reinforcement Systems
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Functional Communication Training
- Discrete trial teaching
- Data collection techniques
- Prompting Strategies
- Social Skills Training
- Sensory integration strategies
- Motor Skills Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistive technology use
- Self-Care Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- CPR and First Aid
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
CPI certified- Current
CPR and First Aide certified-Current
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
Bordentown Reginal School District (ESS)
08.2019 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kaleidoscope
07.2017 - 08.2019
Graduated Full Program - Nursing (LPN)
Jersey College School Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
CPI certified- Current
CPR and First Aide certified-Current
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