Dawn Cusack
Vernon
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in individualized support and classroom management. Proven ability to foster student engagement and collaborate effectively with educators to enhance learning experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Aide to disabled child /teacher assistant
Pg Chambers School
Cedar Knolls
08.2001 - 08.2008
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and student supervision.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Supported students with special needs during instructional time.
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment for all students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Implemented strategies to promote positive social interactions among students.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted in meal prep and medication dispensing if needed.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
- Performed hands-on service tasks in assigned areas to successfully fulfill goals and objectives.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the school district.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Participated in staff meetings to facilitate program planning, goal setting and implementation.
- Collaborated with other aides, teachers, and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
- Supported special education students in the general education setting by providing accommodations or modifications.
- Assisted in implementing Individual Education Plans.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests or daily experiences.
- Ensured all students had access to appropriate educational resources needed for success in the classroom environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, behaviors, and attendance.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance and social and emotional needs.
- Encouraged student self-advocacy skills within the classroom setting.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Assisted students with assignments and classroom activities daily.
- Implemented individualized support plans for students with special needs.
Education
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park, NJSkills
- Individualized support
- Classroom management
- Educational planning
- Special needs assistance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Behavior management techniques
- Daily living support
- Curriculum support
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Reliability and punctuality
- Basic first aid
- Valid Driver's license
- Self-starter
Timeline
Personal Aide to disabled child /teacher assistant
Pg Chambers School
08.2001 - 08.2008
Cliffside Park High School