Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Bilingual Paraprofessional
Independence Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Support the teacher to manage behaviors in the classroom with minimize distractions and disruption.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Gather materials and equipment ready to help the teacher prepare for the class.
Work with individuals or small groups to develop and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior while observing confidentiality guidelines.
Conducted assessments of English language learners to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Supported teachers with grading assignments and offering one-on-one help for struggling bilingual students.
Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance.
Pre-K Bilingual Paraprofessional
Sudie L. Williams Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2016
Support the teacher to manage behaviors in the classroom with minimize distractions and disruptions.
Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
Work with individuals or small groups to develop and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior while observing confidentiality guidelines.
Supported teachers with grading assignments and offering one-on-one help for struggling bilingual students.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance.
Pre-K Teacher
Kids World Early Learning Center
09.2007 - 09.2011
Develop and implement exciting thematic units integrating literacy, math, science, art, and multicultural education into learning centers and small group math and literacy.
Support the emotional needs of students and their families in an inner city setting by developing meaningful relationships with them and providing them with resources of assistance from school, district, and community.
Develop monthly newsletters, events, and methods of open communication involving parents in students learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Teacher Assistant
Kids World Early Learning Center
09.2000 - 06.2007
Establish and sustain communication with parents.
Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Monitor learning and adjust instruction accordingly for different levels of learning students.
Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Education
Early Childhood P-3 Program -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05.2007
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Hudson Community College
Jersey City, NJ
05.2004
Skills
Small Group Instruction
Teamwork and Cooperation
Parent-teacher collaboration
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Organizational and Planning Skills
Classroom Management
Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Motivating and Inspiring Students
Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate - Educational Aide II, 6/2023-6/2025
New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate in PK-3rd, 9/2008-9/2012