Destiny Curtin
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
St coletta of greater Washington
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
Daycare Teacher
Inspiring Kids
Ft. Washington, MD
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
Education
High School Diploma -
Friendly High School
Ft. Washington, MD05-2022
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Clerical Support
- Activity Oversight
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
- Reading support
- Schedule Management
- Educational assistance
- Storytelling
- Arts and crafts
- Small Group Instruction
- Documentation
- IEP compliance
- First aid and CPR certified
- Lesson Planning
- Assessment administration
- Life Skills Training
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Classroom Organization
- Educational Games
- Data Collection
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Paraprofessional
St coletta of greater Washington
06.2022 - 10.2024
Daycare Teacher
Inspiring Kids
02.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Friendly High School