Ciara Petrera
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional with extensive experience at James E. Allen Elementary, excelling in behavior management and special education support. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning outcomes through effective communication and data-driven strategies. Proven ability to foster collaborative classroom environments, emphasizing respect and positive peer interactions. Skilled in both individualized assistance and group facilitation, ensuring comprehensive educational support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
James E. Allen Elementary
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Intern
James E Allen Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Crisis Team Paraprofessional
James E. Allen Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Paraprofessional
Tappan Hill School
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And General Education (1-6)
Touro College
New York, NY12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2022
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Data collection
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
Timeline
Intern
James E Allen Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024
Crisis Team Paraprofessional
James E. Allen Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
James E. Allen Elementary
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Tappan Hill School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Special Education And General Education (1-6)
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Mercy College
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