Cynthia Martinez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with over 10 years’ experience implementing Individual Educational Plans. Skilled in providing personalized educational, emotional and behavioral support. Experienced at supporting teachers and helping in creating a positive and warm environment for the students. Serving as the Paraprofessional Union Rep for 6 years, I also build a good rapport with the administrative team, as well as building trust amongst colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Spuyten Duyvil P.S. 24
03.2011 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY05.2026
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Microsoft Word
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Spuyten Duyvil P.S. 24
03.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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