Christina Patskin
Bedminster,NJ
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant with experience in adapting educational materials to accommodate diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Has made positive contributions to improving student behavior and academic performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Washington Township Board of Education
Sewell, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Supported teachers by providing instructional support, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Assisted special needs children requiring feeding help.
Special Needs Babysitter
The Baumgarden Family
Basking Ridge , NJ
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted a 6-year-old boy with special needs with activities of daily living, such as dressing and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to foster positive behavior.
- Clean and organize the house whenever necessary, minimizing parents' clean-up efforts.
- Create speech learning opportunities for the child during play.
Instructional Aide
Bernards Township Board of Education
Basking Ridge, NJ
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Teach discrete trials in a variety of settings and materials to generalize skills.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
Registered Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stone Group
Bridgewater , NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained data on students' academic goals, records, and behavior according to the IEP (Individualized Educational Program) and BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan).
- Escorted children to special area classes, as determined by the teacher.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville05-2018
Online Certificate in Speech And Hearing -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Special Education Support
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Small group support
- Social development support
- Toileting assistance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Instructional support
- Progress Monitoring
Affiliations
Special Needs Buddy at Liquid Church
Shopping Helper at Feeding Hands Pantry
Certification
Crisis Prevention
Accomplishments
President's Honor Roll
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Washington Township Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Special Needs Babysitter
The Baumgarden Family
07.2023 - 09.2024
Instructional Aide
Bernards Township Board of Education
09.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stone Group
09.2021 - 06.2022
Crisis Prevention
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
Online Certificate in Speech And Hearing -
Calvin University
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