Ruby Barfield
Poughkeepsie,New York
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students. Possess dual Master's Degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education Birth through second grade.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
50
50
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Paraprofessional
New York City, William H. Maxwell CTE High School
Brooklyn , NY
2011.12 - Current
- Understood that students learned differently and adjusted teaching approaches to meet individuals' needs.
- Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Assisted teachers with planning, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
- Supported teachers and students within classroom as established in partnerships with other staff.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assistant Teacher
Brooklyn Bureau Community Services
New York
2008.10 - 2009.05
- Assisted in supervising lead teacher in planning, classroom management, and curriculum activities
- Participated in class trips, record keeping in student progress
- Developed and maintained positive relationship with parents and families of children served, conduct observations and assessments of children’s progress
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department Of Education
Brooklyn , New York
1998.10 - 2007.09
- Assist in supervising teachers grade K-5 as an educational paraprofessional in all subjects: English, math, social studies, and science
- Successfully organizing cooperative learning activities as well as implementing portfolio-grading system in literature classes
- Assist in incorporating new task into standard curriculum, tutoring students in reading and mathematics to meet their educational goals and promotional standards
- Accurately collecting data, documenting student progress for instructional purpose and create monthly bulletin boards for literature based topics
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Understood that students learned differently and adjusted teaching approaches to meet individuals' needs.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Grand Canyon University
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Nyack College
2010.01 - 2008.01
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
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Kingsborough Community College
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Associates of Arts - Major Liberal Arts
Skills
Critical thinking
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Educational Paraprofessional
New York City, William H. Maxwell CTE High School
2011.12 - Current
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Nyack College
2010.01 - 2008.01
Assistant Teacher
Brooklyn Bureau Community Services
2008.10 - 2009.05
Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department Of Education
1998.10 - 2007.09
Grand Canyon University
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Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
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Kingsborough Community College
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Associates of Arts - Major Liberal Arts
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