Darian Ridgeway
Northfield
Summary
Professional with strong background in supervision, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and fostering positive environments. Known for effective communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability to changing needs. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and deliver impactful results through attention to detail and empathy. Equipped with skills in observation, documentation, and crisis intervention to support clients and stakeholders effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Aide
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
Northfield, Nh
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities for children, ensuring engagement and safety during transitions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with therapists and educators to support child development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, fostering positive interactions among children and staff.
- Trained new staff on best practices for child supervision and crisis intervention techniques.
Academic Per Diem- Paraprofessional
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
Northfield, NH
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported students with individualized learning plans to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement behavior management strategies.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, adapting instructional methods as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Overnight Residential Assistance
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
Northfield, NH
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Paraprofessional
Merrimack Valley School District.
Boscawen Nh
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans to enhance student learning and support diverse needs.
- Collaborated with special education staff to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Ready Set Connect
Concord, NH
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Carrying out behavior plans daily
- Running programs from BCBA’s assessments
- Collecting data
- Working one on one with children
- Ensuring children’s safety while in the clinic
- Teach children to acquire language, fine motor skills, social skills
- Assist in creating new material for clients projects and materials for art skills
- Acquiring skills to ignore strong behaviors or aggressions
Teacher Assistant
First Start children center
Concord, NH
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Help ensure the safety of the children.
- Supported curriculum development by preparing instructional materials and resources aligned with educational goals.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation to enhance student learning experiences.
Teacher Assistant
Inspiring Minds Childcare
Concord, NH
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Help ensure the safety of the children.
- Help build a curriculum for the education of the children.
- Help support the teacher manage behaviors.
- Get the classroom ready for activities.
Teacher Assistant
Merrimack valley daycare services
Concord, NH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided classroom support
- Helped ensure all children safety
- Created and prepared lesson plans
- Efficient at multitasking
- CPR certified
Education
College in Phlebotomy -
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH02-2022
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Concord, NH06-2014
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Childcare
- Behavioral therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Emotional support
- Scheduling coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- CPR certification
- Crisis Management
Certification
- TBRI- Trust Based Relationship Intervention
- EBT- Everyday Behavioral Tools
- PCM- Professional Crisis Management
- CPR and First Aide- Certified
Timeline
Family Aide
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
10.2025 - Current
Academic Per Diem- Paraprofessional
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
06.2025 - 10.2025
Overnight Residential Assistance
Spaulding Academy and Family Services.
06.2024 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Merrimack Valley School District.
03.2024 - 06.2024
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Ready Set Connect
03.2023 - 03.2024
Teacher Assistant
First Start children center
06.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher Assistant
Inspiring Minds Childcare
02.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher Assistant
Merrimack valley daycare services
05.2021 - 08.2021
College in Phlebotomy -
Manchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Concord High School