Cristiana Graniero
Summary
Aspiring special education teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional growth tools, fostering academic achievement and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
OHM BOCES
07.2022 - Current
- Interact physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offer student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintain positive attitude and affirmatively communicate with each student.
- Document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Establish professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Social Work Internship Student
St. Luke Health Servies
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort
- Completed patient evaluation forms
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Play Facilitator Student Intern
Children's Museum Of Oswego
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
- Supported individual children and young people with special needs to integrate and play.
- Developed, modified and taught program activities to accommodate various ages, abilities and interests.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Business Administration Minor
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY12.2023
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro High School
Marcy, NY06.2020
Skills
- Compassion
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Ethical decision making
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Positive role model
- Special education
- Developmental disabilities knowledge
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior modifications
Certification
- Less is More Training Certification: November 2023-2025
- Naloxone (Narcan) Training Certification: November 2023- 2025
- CPR & AED Training Certification: June 2023- 2025
Additional Information
Dedicated and compassionate aspiring special education teacher with a mission to empower and advocate for diverse learners. Leveraging a blend of knowledge in human behavior and a deep understanding of special education needs, I am committed to fostering inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. Skilled in developing personalized strategies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing tailored support, I aim to enhance the lives of students with exceptionalities, ensuring their holistic growth and success within the educational framework.
Timeline
Social Work Internship Student
St. Luke Health Servies
09.2023 - 12.2023
Play Facilitator Student Intern
Children's Museum Of Oswego
01.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
OHM BOCES
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Business Administration Minor
SUNY College At Oswego
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro High School
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