Cherifa Kitoune
Wallington
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Garfield Board of education
01.2024 - Current
- Provide support to teachers in classroom activities and management
- Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students
- Work closely with students, including those with special needs, to ensure a positive learning experience
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to address the unique needs of each student
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in education and support.
Contact Trace/Case Investigator
New Jersey Department of Health (Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission)
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted case investigation interviews and identified individuals exposed to COVID-19
- Collect and record information using Commcare in compliance with HIPAA
- Adherence and Knowledge of N.J
- Policies and procedures
- Provide isolation guidance and identify needs to support compliance with that isolation
- Provide all those contacted with quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, connect them to testing
- Maintain daily contact with Team Supervisor and the assigned local health department
- Communicate with cases and contacts in a professional and empathic manner.
Lead Pre K Teacher
Reach Academy-Clifton
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Promote student teamwork through partnership and group activities and lessons
- Communicate classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home
- Create and lead instructional activities focused on physical, mental and social development.
School Social Work Intern
Reach Academy-Clifton
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked closely with social workers throughout the school but mostly worked with children with special needs
- Observed and Sat in group therapeutic counseling for students
- Assist Social Workers, and Office Administrators create announcements and flyers for family services training and events
- Observed IEP meetings, including: Pre-referrals, eligibility, reevaluation, and annual reviews
- Assist students who are having social/emotional problems that prevent them from succeeding in a classroom setting.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Tiny Stars-Clifton
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Create a positive learning environment
- Taught children through structured play
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans
- Taught through creative imagination stimulations
- Assisted students in developing self-esteem, confidence, and personal hygiene, as well as social skills
- Built lasting relationships with parents
- Supported special needs students within the ages of 3 years old by setting goals, implementing lesson plans, and practicing life skills.
Education
B.A. Sociology -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- French (Advanced Verbal and Written Proficiency)
- Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Quicker learner
- Great interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with diverse populations
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks as well as work cooperatively in a team environment
- John Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certification
- Rutgers University New Jersey COVID-19 Community Contact Tracing Corps Training Program Certification
Honors And Awards
Dean’s and Honors Lists, William Paterson University, Fall 2019
Activities
Food Pantry Volunteer, Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ, Spring 2019, Performed volunteer hours in spring 2019., Collected and transported a variety of food donations from various community locations., Stored and organized as well as provided food for families.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Garfield Board of education
01.2024 - Current
Contact Trace/Case Investigator
New Jersey Department of Health (Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission)
11.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Pre K Teacher
Reach Academy-Clifton
01.2020 - 06.2020
School Social Work Intern
Reach Academy-Clifton
01.2020 - 05.2020
Lead Toddler Teacher
Tiny Stars-Clifton
09.2017 - 12.2019
B.A. Sociology -
William Paterson University
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