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Helen L. Brown

New York,NY

Summary

Bilingual English- Spanish professional with Experience in youth development, education program operations, and administrative support. Skilled in recordkeeping, attendance management, parent communication,event coordination, and team collaboration. Proven ability to maintain organized operations, support diverse stakeholders, and foster positive environments for students, families and staff.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Paraprofessional

Columbia Secondary School
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities by providing individualized attention to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials for various educational levels.
  • Monitored student behavior and engagement, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Monitoring students who need a health related para, making sure transition is smooth, monitoring blood sugar when needed.
  • Redirecting students to stay on task

Teaching Artist

the YM&YWHA
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated engaging workshops that fostered artistic expression and collaboration.
  • Mentored emerging artists, providing guidance on technique and project development.
  • Expanding students pallets by challenging them to use ingredients they might not be too kin of

Group Leader

The YM&YWHA
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
  • Monitoring students during their commute from site to off site activity and back to site
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Mentored team members, promoting professional development and improving overall group performance.
  • Evaluated program outcomes, utilizing feedback for continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.

Site Monitor

The YM&YWHA
New York, NY
06.2023 - Current
  • Conduct weekly site visits to monitor participant engagement, workplace safety,and program compliance.
  • Complete assessments, reports, and documentation regarding site operations and participant performance.
  • Communicate regularly with site supervisors and participants through phone calls and email correspondence.
  • Verify participant attendance and ensure hours are submitted and approved accurately.
  • Identify and address workplace concerns to maintain safe and productive work environments.
  • Travel between multiple sites to evaluate operations and provide support.

School Aide

Columbia Secondary School
New York, NY
01.2022 - 08.2025

Managed kids in the lunchroom for lunch periods and outside for recess

Moving supplies from point A to B

Monitoring hallways and bathrooms

Covering offices, answering phone calls,translating if necessary

Early morning entry and Late entry swiping

Summer Program Aide

Harlem Children’s Zone
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Helped teachers with activities and lessons for children
  • Chaperoned children on school field trips
  • Supervised children during lunchtime

Summer Youth

United Methodist Women’s Church – ARISE! SYEEP
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Filed important confidential documents
  • Performed administrative tasks (filing, record keeping)
  • Assigned special projects utilizing MS Excel
  • Answered multiple phone lines

Junior Facilitator

Police Athletic League
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Afterschool homework assistant - pre-k through fifth grade
  • Facilitated safe travel for trips and outdoor activities
  • Distributed various meals

Caregiver

Self-Employed
12.2013 - Current
  • Facilitate playtime and naptime
  • Prepare nutritious meals for children
  • Ensure safe travel to and from the school, park and home
  • Help children with homework

Education

Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
New York, NY
03-2021

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Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY
09-2018

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Classroom Management
  • Youth Development
  • Child Supervision and Safety
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum Facilitation
  • Academic Support and Homework Assistance
  • Student Behavioral support
  • Parent Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Event Planning And Coordination
  • Attendance Tracking And Recordkeeping
  • Food Safety and Kitchen Supervision

Timeline

Substitute Paraprofessional

Columbia Secondary School
01.2026 - Current

Site Monitor

The YM&YWHA
06.2023 - Current

Teaching Artist

the YM&YWHA
01.2023 - Current

School Aide

Columbia Secondary School
01.2022 - 08.2025

Group Leader

The YM&YWHA
08.2021 - Current

Summer Program Aide

Harlem Children’s Zone
07.2019 - 08.2019

Summer Youth

United Methodist Women’s Church – ARISE! SYEEP
07.2018 - 08.2018

Junior Facilitator

Police Athletic League
10.2014 - 06.2016

Caregiver

Self-Employed
12.2013 - Current

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Medgar Evers College

Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center