GiNAMARIA RIVERA
Palisades park
Summary
Dynamic instructional professional with extensive experience at Bryan Elementary School, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in classroom management and creative problem-solving, I excel in developing tailored lesson plans that enhance learning outcomes. Committed to building positive relationships and promoting a supportive learning environment for all students. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Teacher Assistant
Bryan Elementary School
Teaneck
10.2024 - Current
- Supported lead teachers in preparing instructional materials for lessons.
- Assisted students with learning activities and classroom tasks.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student behavior and promoted positive interactions among peers.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving student learning experiences.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
Cherry Hill
01.2024 - Current
- A general substitute teacher working for ESS Education; different districts in Bergen County, and special education also.
- Collaborated with school staff to support student needs effectively.
- Implemented instructional strategies for various learning styles.
- Adapted to different subjects and grade levels as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
RBT
Rainbow ABA
Cliffside Park
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Assisted in creating a supportive learning environment for clients during sessions.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development and social interaction.
Substitute Spanish Teacher (Long-term)
Fairlawn Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Fairlawn
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered engaging Spanish lessons to diverse middle school students.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards for language acquisition.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support students with special needs in language learning.
- Instructed students on the proper use of Spanish verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs.
- Facilitated communication between English speaking parents and non-English speaking children regarding school matters.
- Utilized technology such as audio recordings and multimedia resources to enhance student understanding of spoken and written Spanish.
- Provided individualized instruction to support students in mastering Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
- Maintained an organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
Substitute-Aide Teacher
Cresskill, Edward H. Bryan School
Cresskill
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Provided support to students with special needs during lessons and activities.
- Maintained a safe and organized learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with staff to prepare instructional materials and resources.
- Helped implement school programs and events to enhance student participation.
- Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Organized materials for the teacher's use in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other aides, teachers, and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
- Assisted with maintaining orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth, health and safety.
- Implemented behavior management techniques such as redirection or timeouts when necessary.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
General Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning and engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in administering assessments to measure student progress and understanding.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Store Manager
Snip Sip Beauty Salon
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations and staff scheduling for beauty salon.
- Managed inventory and product restocking to ensure availability.
- Trained and supervised team members on customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon environment.
- Enforced health and safety regulations within the salon premises.
- Coordinated appointments and managed the booking system effectively.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Degree, And Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2024
RBT_ABA - Special Education
Behavior Webinars
Nacogdoches, TX05-2024
Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administration
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJAssociate of Science - SECRETARIAL SPECIALTY IN SPANISH
HERLINDA TORAL
ECUADORSkills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- Knowledge Management
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Public Relations
- Leadership
- Store Management Experience
- Recruiting
- Retail Management
- Supervising students
- Lesson planning
- Special education support
- Student engagement
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategy
- Multi-grade teaching
- Collaborative teaching
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Motivation techniques
- Preparing instructional materials
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Smartboard media
- Instructional support
References
- Sandra Vasquez, Director of The Growing Tree Learning Center, 27 Fisk Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, 201 860-0044, svasquez@ucpofhudsoncounty.org
- Liliana Lopez, Supervisor of World Languages, ML, and Music (K-12), 201 794-5470 ext. 4529, llopez@fairlawnschools.org
- Eugene Giugurta, Owner of Total Cleaning Associates Ltd, Lincoln Park, New Jersey, 973 202-9356
- Ms. Hilary G. Almeida, Professor of FDU, 551 404-7850, almeidah@fdu.edu
Affiliations
High Achievement in English in ALP Classes Diploma 2 years
Certification
• Certified Substitute Teacher
• Certified RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
• CPR Certified
• ESs Training - 10 Courses
• Excel and Windows Course
Timeline
RBT
Rainbow ABA
02.2025 - 02.2025
Instructional Teacher Assistant
Bryan Elementary School
10.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Spanish Teacher (Long-term)
Fairlawn Thomas Jefferson Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute-Aide Teacher
Cresskill, Edward H. Bryan School
03.2023 - 01.2024
General Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
10.2022 - 03.2023
Store Manager
Snip Sip Beauty Salon
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Degree, And Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
RBT_ABA - Special Education
Behavior Webinars
Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administration
Bergen Community College
Associate of Science - SECRETARIAL SPECIALTY IN SPANISH
HERLINDA TORAL