Geena Tobia
STATEN ISLAND,NY
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator with a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education and Birth-Grade 2 certification in New York State. Over five years of diverse experience as a paraprofessional, after-school teacher, and camp counselor. Specializes in small group instruction and classroom management. Skilled in implementing individualized support strategies to create a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children to thrive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
10.2019 - Current
- Provide personalized academic & behavioral support to students within classroom environments.
- Supervise and assist small student groups during instructional sessions for focused learning.
- Implement behavior management strategies tailored to individual student needs effectively.
- Monitor and maintain student attendance, promptly reporting discrepancies to school personnel.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for students with special needs.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Assist in raising student academic performance by 20% through targeted instructional support.
- Improved student engagement through one-on-one support & individualized learning strategies.
After-School Teacher
Stepping Stones Daycare
09.2022 - Current
- Design engaging lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities to enhance students’ learning experiences.
- Supervise and guide 10–15 children, ensuring a safe and structured after-school environment.
- Support children emotionally, fostering confidence and resilience in social & academic challenges.
- Assist students in completing homework, projects, & assignments to improve academic performance.
- Apply diverse teaching strategies like cooperative learning, direct instruction, and inquiry-based learning.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Increased student engagement by 30% through interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Enhanced classroom behavior by 25% using positive reinforcement and behavioral management techniques.
ABA Paraprofessional
Thursday's Child
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted BCBAs in developing individualized intervention programs based on student assessments.
- Organized classroom materials & prepared therapy environments for structured learning sessions.
- Delivered direct instruction to students following personalized behavior plans and strategies.
- Reported behavioral concerns to instructors for immediate intervention and resolution.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Helped improve student progress by 30% through consistent behavioral intervention.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing structured behavioral support techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brooklyn Community College
Brooklyn, NY06.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06.2020
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
- Positive engagement
- Emergency response
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification – Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
- Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
- DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Training
- Teacher Assistant Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
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 - Psychology
Brooklyn Community College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College
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