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Dorothy Love

special education assistant
Mount Pocono,PA

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Agora Cyber Charter School
11.2022 - 09.2023

The personal care Assistant/IA is assigned specifically to a student or group who regularly need one on one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting. The PCA/IA directly supports the students at the direction of the teacher.

Special Education Assistant

Philadelphia School District
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.

Instructional Assistant

Watson Institute
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.

Substitute Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
09.1999 - 06.2007
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King Jr High School
New York, NY
09.1984

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Feeding Assistance

Timeline

PCA

Agora Cyber Charter School
11.2022 - 09.2023

Special Education Assistant

Philadelphia School District
08.2020 - 10.2022

Instructional Assistant

Watson Institute
12.2018 - 06.2019

Substitute Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
09.1999 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King Jr High School
Dorothy Lovespecial education assistant