Gianna DeMassi
East Hanover,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated teaching professional committed to providing students with proper tools and resources to succeed academically and socially. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans, assess student progress, and differentiate learning for a variety of students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and assistance in various subjects.
- Managed classroom of 21 students.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans for kindergarteners with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Student Teacher (3rd Grade)
North Star Elementary School
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Prepared quizzes, assignments, and closing activities to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports weekly to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, writing and social studies.
Substitute Teacher
Hanover Park Regional School District
2022.12 - 2023.01
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Student Teacher (Special Education Classroom)
Forrest Oak Elementary School
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with up to 6 special education students at a time.
- Created and implemented lessons for individual students as well as small groups of up to 6 students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2023
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Instructional support
- Behavior improvements
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
Student Teacher (3rd Grade)
North Star Elementary School
2023.01 - 2023.05
Substitute Teacher
Hanover Park Regional School District
2022.12 - 2023.01
Student Teacher (Special Education Classroom)
Forrest Oak Elementary School
2022.09 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
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