Diana Abraham
CEDARHURST,New York
Summary
Successful at working with students to support academic success, social growth and emotional development. Focused on optimizing learning and engaging students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Gesher Early Childhood
CEDARHURST, New York
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Lifted and positioned students in a safe manner.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students.
SEIT
All My Children Day Care & Nursery Schools
Queens County, NY
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Implemented and taught a life skills program.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Education
M.D. - Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities
Touro College
Queens NY2012
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Personal care support
- Special education
- Student motivation
- Positive learning environment
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Monitoring outcomes
- Identifying problems
- Learning difficulties experience
- Student-centered learning
- Experience with special-needs students
- Creative questioning
- Creative learning strategies
- Interpersonal skills
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Diverse classroom settings
Certification
Initial Certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Birth- Grade 2
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Gesher Early Childhood
09.2017 - 06.2018
SEIT
All My Children Day Care & Nursery Schools
12.2015 - 01.2016
M.D. - Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities
Touro College