Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in anything.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
DCPS Central Office
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
Assist teacher with providing therapautic and instructional support for students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Assist teacher with collecting behavioral data and implementing behavior support strategies.
Administers behavior inventories and checklist to support the development of behavior plans.
Assist professional staff as directed in crisis intervention, value clarifying, reality counseling and other techniques.
Provide crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Before and After Care Teacher
Everyday Play N Learn
Washington, DC
08.2023 - 06.2024
Supervised free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
Assisted with classroom activities as needed.
Monitored toileting as needed.
Instructional Aide
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center
Washington, DC, US
08.2021 - 06.2023
Collaborates in the implementation of the daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning
Assist teachers in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrange small groups, the set-up of the classroom and interest areas, and assessments
Help maintain accurate student records
Work closely with students who may require individual or close attention
Assist the teacher with the development of individualized programs
Reads to students, listens to and write down their dictations, and models language by conversing with students throughout the day, while also encountering students conversations between each other when appropriate
Works with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, centers, or similar work while the teacher is otherwise occupied
Assists in the administration of the instructional plan for students with disabilities
Addresses multiple intelligences of each student through lesson plans and materials
Infuses culturally relevant, anti-bias materials and pedagogical strategies
Maintains on-going communication with families
Implements a variety of instructional groupings of students (small group and cooperative learning)
Supports student's individual needs such as toileting, feeding, dressing, if necessary
Collects student data when requested.
Aftercare Teacher
Capitol Language Services
Washington, DC, US
10.2021 - 03.2023
Provide a safe and fun environment for students
Assist students with activities
Assist students with snack, toileting
Collaborated effectively with coworkers in fast-paced and intense environments
Make sure students are returned safely to parents.
Paraprofessional
DCPS Central Office
Washington, DC, US
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assisted students with their learning goals in small groups and on a one-on-one basis
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for the sake of student health and classroom efficiency
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
Passed out learning materials and activities
Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction
Maintained their interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons.
Dedicated Aide
Tamah, LLC
Washington, DC, US
08.2019 - 06.2021
Assists their assigned students with the performance of daily living skills to include but not limited to eating, dressing, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene
Assists their assigned students with safe transitions from one activity to another and one setting to another
Assists their assigned students in the effective and efficient use of technology
Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with all educational stakeholders to include students, school staff, and families
Maintains required data and anecdotal notes relevant to assigned students, using the data collection instruments provided
Requests access to review a copy of their assigned students' IEPs, behavior intervention plans, safety plans and/or any documents necessary to provide appropriate support and demonstrate thorough familiarity with these documents.
Jewelry Associate
Walmart Supercenter
Washington, DC, US
04.2018 - 03.2021
Customer Service
Zone
Re Shop
Freight/Stocking
Cap Bins
Assisted customers in selecting the appropriate jewelry for their personal tastes and special occasions
Responded to all customer questions and needs in a timely and professional manner.
Target Protection Specialist
Target
Washington, DC, US
08.2016 - 06.2017
Reported hazardous or unsafe conditions to management to reduce risk of injury
Prevent crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises
Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement
Take daily patrols of the store
Greet and assist customers
Create safe environment for guest and employees
Watch Cameras
Defuse tense situations.
Education
Esthetician -
The Salon Professional Academy DC
Washington, DC
01.2021
High School -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Washington, DC
01.2016
Skills
Critical thinking
Identifying problems
Student motivation
Positive learning environment
Teaching/tutoring
Strong collaborator
Classroom discipline
Customer-service oriented
Reliable
Hard worker
Leadership
Customer/Client relations
Experience with special-needs students
Behavior Management
Data Collection
Positive Reinforcement
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Before and After Care Teacher
Everyday Play N Learn
08.2023 - 06.2024
Behavior Technician
DCPS Central Office
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
DCPS Central Office
07.2022 - 08.2022
Aftercare Teacher
Capitol Language Services
10.2021 - 03.2023
Instructional Aide
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
Dedicated Aide
Tamah, LLC
08.2019 - 06.2021
Jewelry Associate
Walmart Supercenter
04.2018 - 03.2021
Target Protection Specialist
Target
08.2016 - 06.2017
Esthetician -
The Salon Professional Academy DC
High School -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
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