Jadaira Bland
NJ
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record in the Bloomfield School District, enhancing student support through effective behavior management and individualized assistance. Skilled in fostering a respectful classroom culture and collaborating on IEPs for special needs students. Strong communicator with excellent organizational abilities, committed to promoting positive learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bloomfield School District
Bloomfield, NJ
04.2025 - Current
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Substitute School Secretary
Clifton Public Schools
Clifton, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to coordinate schedules, arrange substitutes, and address any classroom disruptions or emergencies effectively.
- Increased efficiency in managing incoming calls by directing them to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills while addressing unforeseen challenges or emergencies that arose during the school day.
Cashier
The Halaal Corner
Paterson, NJ
08.2016 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson, NJSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Clerical support
- Customer Service
- Strong attention to detail
- Organized
- Multi-line phone system
Certification
Successfully passed the Para Pro Praxis exam
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bloomfield School District
04.2025 - Current
Substitute School Secretary
Clifton Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Cashier
The Halaal Corner
08.2016 - 09.2023
John F. Kennedy High School