Elizabeth Schaaf
Wooodbury Hts, NJ,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Instructional Assistant
West Deptford School District
2023.01 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning, incorporating age-appropriate materials and engaging content.
- Worked closely alongside lead teacher to identify potential developmental delays or concerns early on, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Encouraged creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking among students through a variety of engaging projects and interactive lessons.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Washington Township Schol District
2020.09 - 2022.08
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environments integral to students' needs.
Teacher Aide, Multiple Disabilities Classroom
ESS Source For Teachers
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Camp Counselor
Deptford Roller Rink
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents and concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
Substitute Teacher P-8
Gloucester City School District
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Education
No Degree - Pre-service Learning, P-3
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2023
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Eastern Unviersity
St. Davids, PA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Stockton University
Pomona, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Documentation and Recordkeeping, CORE
- Curriculum Implementation
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- IEP compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Health and safety
Certification
Certificate of Eligibility, P-3
Timeline
Preschool Instructional Assistant
West Deptford School District
2023.01 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Washington Township Schol District
2020.09 - 2022.08
Teacher Aide, Multiple Disabilities Classroom
ESS Source For Teachers
2019.09 - 2020.06
Camp Counselor
Deptford Roller Rink
2019.06 - 2019.09
Substitute Teacher P-8
Gloucester City School District
2018.09 - 2019.06
No Degree - Pre-service Learning, P-3
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Studies
Western Governors University
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Eastern Unviersity
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Stockton University
Certificate of Eligibility, P-3
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