Colleen Bombace
Norwalk,CT
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
Darien Public Schools
Norwalk, Connecticut
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisting in the supervision of large group of students
- Assist with conflict
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Stamford Board of Education
Stamford, Connecticut
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supervised students during classroom activities and transitions to ensure safety.
- Supported students' emotional and behavioral needs through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson materials for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Organized classroom resources and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Cafeteria para
Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, Connecticut
12.2006 - 06.2012
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
JM Wright Tech
Stamford, CT06-1975
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Task prioritization
- Dependable and responsible
- Decision-making
Certification
- PARA Professional Certification
- ASD Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
Darien Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Stamford Board of Education
08.2012 - 06.2023
Cafeteria para
Norwalk Public Schools
12.2006 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
JM Wright Tech