Chelsea Petrecca
Garfield
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Woodland Park School District
Woodland Park
10.2017 - Current
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Waitress
Ness Pizza
Fair Lawn
06.2010 - Current
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
Bergen County
09.2010 - 06.2019
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Communication skills
- Safety regulations
- Activity planning
- Student supervision
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Material organization
- Educational support
- Team collaboration
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Skill building support
- Effective communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Note-taking assistance
- Decision-making
- Social support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Woodland Park School District
10.2017 - Current
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
09.2010 - 06.2019
Waitress
Ness Pizza
06.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bergen Community College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Phoenix
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