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Isabella Napoli

Annandale,Virginia

Summary

Dedicated student and professional with a strong commitment to accessible education for all. Over a decade of experience in special needs and disability services over a diverse age range. Experience volunteering and working to address diverse needs including independent living skills, behavioral and social skills, and academic skills. Aiming to leverage expertise in educational support and advocacy to promote inclusive learning environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Specialist

College Steps Program Through Northern Virginia Co
Annandale, VA
06.2023 - Current

After two semesters of working, I was promoted to supervise a team of 12 peer mentors and to support up to 17 students with various learning, behavioral, and developmental disabilities to complete school assignments, deal with social and personal conflicts, and prepare for aspects of adult life. I manage scheduling, planning events, holding meetings, evaluating performance, and resolving both staff and student issues.

Convention Volunteer at Bi-Annual WSA Convention

William Syndrome Association
06.2019 - Current

Directed and facilitated organized activities for individuals with Williams Syndrome and their families while fostering social connection and strong community.

Summer Camp Volunteer

Girl Scouts of the USA
, VA
04.2016 - 07.2024

Collaborated with a team to design and execute theme-based programming to teach survival and camping skills to individuals aged three to fifteen. Organized tailored programming for children while prioritizing age-appropriate learning outcomes and fostering a fun environment

Social Skills Instructor

Pozez Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Northern VA
Fairfax, VA
10.2022 - 08.2023

I assisted a lead instructor through several weekly classes where children and teenagers with social or behavioral disabilities can develop collaborative and communicative skills. I currently act as a volunteer instructor when needed. Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

Volunteer Cooking Class - Disability Services

Pozez Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Northern VA
Fairfax, VA
01.2016 - 11.2019

I attended to lead volunteers as they took differently abled adults through the process of making various recipes, with the goal of cementing independent life skills in cooking and food safety.

Education

Associate of Science - General Science

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-2025

Skills

  • Performance evaluation
  • Project management
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Adaptive problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • open to providing and accepting constructive feedback
  • Detail-oriented planning and management
  • Ability to diversify communication based on the audience
  • Facilitate open dialogue through a positive and comfortable rapport
  • Staff education and training

Technical Skills

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Microsoft expertise
  • Hosting and attending virtual events through ZOOM and Google Meets

Timeline

Support Specialist

College Steps Program Through Northern Virginia Co
06.2023 - Current

Social Skills Instructor

Pozez Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Northern VA
10.2022 - 08.2023

Convention Volunteer at Bi-Annual WSA Convention

William Syndrome Association
06.2019 - Current

Summer Camp Volunteer

Girl Scouts of the USA
04.2016 - 07.2024

Volunteer Cooking Class - Disability Services

Pozez Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Northern VA
01.2016 - 11.2019

Associate of Science - General Science

Northern Virginia Community College
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