Passionate paraprofessional with great knowledge in K-8th grade, school curriculum development, classroom management and relationship building.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
NYC DOE Paraprofessional (Retired)
Department of Education - IS 281
03.2005 - 07.2024
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Implemented different reading strategies to encourage student participation.
Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
DOE Paraprofessional
DOE - PS 121
11.1998 - 03.2005
Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
Family Worker
Family Headstaart
09.1995 - 10.1998
Assisted family
Maintained accurate case records for efficient decision-making processes and legal compliance requirements.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
School Bus Aide
Safety School Bus Company
09.1979 - 06.1992
Promoted positive relations with parents through respectful communication regarding student behavior or concerns.
Documented disciplinary and behavioral incidents in tailored reports.
Developed strong rapport with students, establishing trust and enabling effective conflict resolution when needed.
Communicated effectively with colleagues, sharing pertinent information about individual students'' needs or behavioral concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007
Skills
Experience in working with special needs students
Classroom management
Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Helped students reach their IEP goals.
Facilitated small reading and writing groups, phonics groups and math groups for grades k through 5.
Chaperoned field trips and after school activities.
Timeline
NYC DOE Paraprofessional (Retired)
Department of Education - IS 281
03.2005 - 07.2024
DOE Paraprofessional
DOE - PS 121
11.1998 - 03.2005
Family Worker
Family Headstaart
09.1995 - 10.1998
School Bus Aide
Safety School Bus Company
09.1979 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs