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Jamika Sandiford

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Hi my name is Jamika Sandiford have been a paraprofessional for now 11 years which inspired me to return back school to receive my Bachelor's in Psychology, to develop a career as a Pediatric/Trauma Psychologist. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
04.2014 - Current

● 1:1 or small group interaction with students to aid their cognitive and social-emotional development skills
● Monitor students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities; collaborate with teachers and parents.
● Attend IEP meetings with school staff and parents
● Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and adaptive physical education providers during
instruction

Teaching Assistant / Dance Specialist

Manhattan Youth
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Provide safe space for 100+ students to come to learn and develop social skills
  • Teach subjects such as paint, D.I.Y ( Do it yourself ), Paint, Dance, Step
  • Advocate for youth
  • Assist activity specialist in the classroom

Paraprofessional

Simon Baruch Middle School/ Sub
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • 1 or small group interaction with students to aid their cognitive and social-emotional development skills
  • Monitor students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities; collaborate with teachers and parents
  • Attend IEP meetings with school staff and parents
  • Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and adaptive physical education providers during instruction
  • Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support

Assistant Therapist

QSAC, Autism Co
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assisted with daily bookkeeping for student progress within QSAC program
  • Interacted with students to ensure students received proper care
  • Monitored students during bathroom breaks
  • Assisted students to continue to develop cognitive and social-emotional skills
  • Managed approximately 45 minutes of Provided activities for students to do during free time

Teaching Assistant

Katmint Learning Initiative Daycare
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Follow lead teacher's daily lesson plans to help infants develop their sensory, social-emotional, fine motor, and language skills
  • Attended professional development meetings and lesson plan meetings
  • Moderate to heavy cleaning, daily food prep and feeding, diaper changing, and nap time are all included in a day's work
  • Teacher's Assistant in the Tumble Tot classroom with infants from 9 months to 2 years old.

Education

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Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, New York
2026

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Herkimer Community College
Herkimer, New York

High School Diploma - undefined

Thomas Jefferson Professional and Performing Arts High School
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • SKILLS AND INTERESTS
  • Certifications & Training: Microsoft Office, Google, Media, Outlook
  • Computer Skills:
  • Office Management, Customer Service, Teamwork, Classroom Management, Child Development, Child Care

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Simon Baruch Middle School/ Sub
01.2019 - 06.2021

Teaching Assistant / Dance Specialist

Manhattan Youth
02.2017 - 09.2021

Teaching Assistant

Katmint Learning Initiative Daycare
11.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Therapist

QSAC, Autism Co
09.2016 - 02.2017

Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
04.2014 - Current

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Medgar Evers College

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Herkimer Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Thomas Jefferson Professional and Performing Arts High School
Jamika Sandiford