Giana Zichi
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Holbrook,NY
3
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in implementing behavioral management techniques and instructional support. Experience in monitoring student progress and promoting a culture of inclusion, aiming to enhance educational experiences for all students. NVCI trained.
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
2 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with instructional staff to adjust educational materials and teaching strategies for student success.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for targeted interventions.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to ensure a positive learning environment for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve support strategies and educational practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data on a student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to assess progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Behavior intervention strategies
Progress monitoring
Instructional support
IEP compliance
Classroom strategies
Differentiated instruction
Student supervision
Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
Organizational skills
Excellent communication
Behavior intervention
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
St. Joseph's University, New York
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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