Jasmine Rahman
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Experienced special education paraprofessional with a genuine passion for teaching students with diverse exceptionalities. Proficient in developing and executing individualized education plans, whether through one-on-one support or whole-class instruction. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, contributing to a dynamic classroom environment. Exhibiting strong communication and collaborative skills, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
South Bergen Jointure Commission
10.2016 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to promote positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained a positive attitude and communicated affirmatively with each student.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to build rapport and provide support.
- Facilitated the administration and scoring of standardized tests, assessments, and functional data collection to gather meaningful data on learning and growth.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and build relationships.
Ramapo College Masters Course Requirement
Student Literacy Clinic
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Administered a variety of assessments in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
- Assessed elementary students' independent/instructional reading levels, strengths, and weaknesses using the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Assessments.
- Developed a rapport with students in order to increase engagement and incorporate their interests throughout the sessions.
- Incorporated strategies from Jennifer Serravallo's Reading Strategies Book to assist students in making reading progress.
- Provided tutoring sessions to students in reading, utilizing personalized and engaging lessons that effectively improved academic performance.
Student Athletic Trainer
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Shadowed a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and examined patients with orthopedic-related injuries both pre- and post-operation.
- Applied, managed, and instructed patients on the use and care of orthopedic appliances such as splints and braces, and developed patient education materials.
- Observed the physician interacting with patients, performing procedures, diagnosing, and treating injuries.
- Communicated with the physician about patient needs, as well as recommendations for future treatments.
Student Athletic Trainer
Orangetown Podiatry
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Shadowed a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in the biomechanics of the lower extremities.
- Provided evaluation, services, and treatment to podiatric patients under the direct supervision of the physician.
- Assisted in providing nonsurgical treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing orthotics to improve patients’ mobility.
- Observed and examined podiatric pathologies resulting from illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, AIDS, and cardiovascular diseases.
Student Athletic Trainer
Ramapo College Of New Jersey
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted a certified athletic trainer with all aspects of evaluating and administering appropriate preventive and rehabilitative treatments.
- Provided preventive and rehabilitative taping and support for ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and other joints, muscle groups, and body structures as needed by athletes.
- Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for injuries.
- Prescribed treatments such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation while communicating with the head trainer about patient needs.
- Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries, provided emergency care, first aid, and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on the field, during practice, or while exercising.
Student Athletic Trainer
Pascack Hills High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted the certified athletic trainer with the daily duties of prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
- Provided athletic training coverage for all teams, both high and low impact, while assisting in maintaining accurate records of all injuries and treatments.
- Prescribed and instructed athletes on treatments such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation, as well as appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
- Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries while communicating with the head trainer and doctors about patient needs.
- Administered first aid and CPR in athletic environments to address emergency situations.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY05.2016
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- IEP Implementation
- Individualized and Differentiated Instruction
- Proficient With ABLLS-R, AFLS, and Catalyst Data Collection
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Proficient in Fountas & Pinnell Literacy System
- Proficient With DRA3 and Baselining Programs
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certification
- New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (CEAS)- Expected in May 2026
- New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights- February 2025- Present
- New Jersey School Law Essentials for Every Teacher & School Employee- February 2025- Present
- New Jersey Legal One Child Abuse Prevention February 2025- Present
- New Jersey Legal One Signs of Matter: Early Detection- February 2025- Present
- New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children (NJCEC)- January 2024- Present
- New Jersey Certified Substitute Teacher- October 2017- Present
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers- October 2013- Present
- First Aid/Asthma Inhaler/Anaphylaxis & Epi. Auto-Injector Rescuer- October 2013- Present
- Bloodborne Pathogens & Admin. Of Emergency Oxygen- October 2013- Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ramapo College Masters Course Requirement
Student Literacy Clinic
01.2025 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
South Bergen Jointure Commission
10.2016 - Current
Student Athletic Trainer
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
09.2015 - 05.2016
Student Athletic Trainer
Orangetown Podiatry
09.2015 - 05.2016
Student Athletic Trainer
Ramapo College Of New Jersey
08.2014 - 05.2015
Student Athletic Trainer
Pascack Hills High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Dominican University
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