Dejah-Maia De Jesus
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
To utilize my expertise in psychology and education to provide comprehensive psychological services to students, families, and staff within school districts and early intervention settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Course Facilitator Pre-College Program
Columbia University
06.2023 - Current
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes while looking over instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Adept at communication skills and building positive relationships while seamlessly transitioning between independent and collaborative work in team environments.
- Meticulous and highly dedicated with a strong work ethic, and a passionate commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Beyond the Bell Instructor - Bolden Laboratory
Maplewood/South Orange School District
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared lab environments and maintained supplies and equipment for student learning.
- Cultivated a student-centered lab environment to foster their skills and interest in the field.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures during lab sessions.
- Built strong rapport through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Incorporated instructional technologies for in-class instruction.
- Fostered excitement and ensured a positive, safe learning environment, accommodating diverse student needs and learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Maplewood/South Orange School District
03.2022 - Current
- Managed classrooms, teaching lessons, assigning homework, and ensuring student engagement.
- Participates in the Extended School Year (ESY) program, assisting 10 students with their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals.
- Prepared curriculum-aligned objectives, lesson plans, and materials.
- Developed behavior management plans and supported students facing challenges.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and interests.
- Monitored student performance and behavior, following lesson plans and incorporating technology for varied learning styles.
Substitute Secretary
Maplewood/South Orange School District
03.2021 - Current
- Assist with making copies, faxing documents, answering the phone, working on PowerSchool, and doing data entry.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Paraprofessional
Maplewood/South Orange School District
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported the teacher in various classroom tasks, including copying, homework assignments, teaching, and maintaining student focus.
- Collaborated with instructors to create engaging lesson plans and strategies for enhancing student engagement.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students to improve their comprehension of course material.
- Assisted in classroom management, discipline, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
- Engaged with parents and guardians for increased support and a better learning environment.
Education
BA in Psychology -
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2024
AS in General Science -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ12.2021
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Maplewood, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Student motivation and engagement
- Powerschool and grading
- Positive and welcoming learning environment
- Classroom technology
- Microsoft Office and Google Office suite
- Canvas and Canva
- Special education, IEPs, autism and ABA
- Knowledgeable in R-Studio and Qualtrics
- Online Teaching and documentation/reporting
- Classroom management and student-centered learning
- Problem solving, lesson planning, and collaboration with others
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Clubs Activities
- Latina's Excelling at Doctoral Degrees (LEADD) Program, 07/2023, Present
Timeline
Online Course Facilitator Pre-College Program
Columbia University
06.2023 - Current
Beyond the Bell Instructor - Bolden Laboratory
Maplewood/South Orange School District
02.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Maplewood/South Orange School District
03.2022 - Current
Substitute Secretary
Maplewood/South Orange School District
03.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Maplewood/South Orange School District
12.2018 - 06.2020
BA in Psychology -
Columbia University
AS in General Science -
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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