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GEENA TOBIA

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After-School Teacher

Stepping Stones Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students.
  • Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
  • Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
  • Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning groups, direct instruction, inquiry based learning.

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Camp Counselor

Stepping Stones Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
  • Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
  • Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.

ABA Paraprofessional

Thursday’s Child
Brooklyn, NY
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Implemented behavioral interventions as directed by board certified behavior analysts.
  • Assisted BCBAs with developing intervention programs based on assessments, evaluations, and observations of client behaviors.
  • Organized materials and set up classroom and therapy environment prior to sessions.
  • Provided direct instruction to students according to individualized behavior plans.
  • Assisted in the development of data collection systems for measuring outcomes.
  • Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts -

Brooklyn community college
Brooklyn, NY
06.2023

Associates of Early Childhood Education -

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklynn
06.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Special Education Support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Classroom support
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Patient

Certification

  • Certification in School Violence Prevention
  • DASA Training Certification
  • Teacher Assistant Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Stepping Stones Daycare
06.2023 - 08.2024

After-School Teacher

Stepping Stones Daycare
09.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
10.2019 - Current

ABA Paraprofessional

Thursday’s Child
06.2017 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College

Bachelor of Arts -

Brooklyn community college

Associates of Early Childhood Education -

Kingsborough Community College

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