Eleni Ward
112 Strull Court Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Communicative and empathetic Instructional Assistant with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Adept in addressing student emotional, academic and social needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Bridgewater, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Support IEP goals prepared by teachers using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI) methodologies.
- Prepare instructional materials and activities used to facilitate small group.
- Organize DTI collection using ReThink Ed data tracking system.
- Supervise students during specialty areas and lunch/recess periods.
- Implement behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavior specialist.
- Attend training sessions on best practices for working with neurodivergent students.
Substitute Teacher, Pre-K-12
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Bridgewater, NJ
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Differentiate classroom and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.
- Escort students to restroom, cafeteria, outside to playground and arrival/dismissal.
- Establish and maintain classroom environments conducive to student learning, physical development, social development and emotional development
- Enhance educational skills by participating in training sessions
- Maintain an understanding of emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in an emergency.
ESY- Instructional Assistant
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Bridgewater, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provide one on one assistance to students with disabilities.
- Support teachers with lesson preparation and implementation.
- Enhance students' learning engagement by incorporating life skills and hands-on curriculum.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education/ Speech Pathology
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Flourish in fast paced environment
- Collaborative team member
- Adaptive to classroom culture and needs
- Punctual and dependable
- Self-contained ABA and MD classroom experience
- Educational Software ie ReThinkEd, Edmark
Certification
- New Jersey Substitute Credential (2023)
- New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology License (2015)
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
11.2023 - Current
ESY- Instructional Assistant
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher, Pre-K-12
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
03.2023 - 11.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education/ Speech Pathology
Kean University
- New Jersey Substitute Credential (2023)
- New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology License (2015)
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