James Costantino
Punta Gorda
Summary
Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lee County School District
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- 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.
Factory Production Worker
Collins Aerospace
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Operated [Number] machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Patchogue-Medford School District
11.2007 - 12.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Dental Lab Technician
Tri-Tec Dental Arts Studio
08.1987 - 12.2020
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY06-1985
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
Para Pro Exam
passed Para-Pro Exam
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lee County School District
12.2024 - Current
Factory Production Worker
Collins Aerospace
06.2022 - 09.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Patchogue-Medford School District
11.2007 - 12.2020
Dental Lab Technician
Tri-Tec Dental Arts Studio
08.1987 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School
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