Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Attended professional development opportunities related to current trends in educational technology and special education legislation.
Created visual supports and schedules to improve understanding of expectations by students with autism spectrum disorder.
Assisted in developing positive reinforcement systems for student success across settings.
Observed classrooms regularly to assess environmental factors that may affect student behavior.
Monitored student progress using data collection systems.
Provided individual and group instruction to students with behavioral challenges.
Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student needs related to behavior.
Utilized a variety of evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Social Skills Training.
Collaborated with teachers and other specialists to develop strategies for improving classroom management skills.
Maintained accurate records regarding incidents, interventions, and outcomes related to student behaviors.
Supported transitions into new settings or activities by providing strategies tailored specifically towards each individual's needs.
Paraprofessional
Horizon Staffing Solutions
Bay Shore, NY
04.2023 - 10.2023
Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Camp Specialist/Bus Counselor
Ivy League Day Camp
Smithtown, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
Teacher's Assistant/Closer
Storybook Kids Childcare Center
West Islip, NY
07.2022 - 11.2022
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Prepare meals for toddlers, infants, and preschoolers.
Maintain log of children's diaper changing and meals as well as attendance.
Communicate with parents at pick-up any necessary information pertaining to the child.
Teacher’s Assistant/Acting Teacher
Long Island Head Start
West Islip, NY
03.2017 - 11.2022
Assists with the presentation of the curriculum, assists with screenings of each new child, and their ongoing assessment
Assumes Lead Teacher responsibilities in absence of the Teacher
Assists with maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment
Promote feelings of security and trust by providing supportive, comforting and caring relationships
Embraces the concept of a developmentally integrated classroom with the inclusion of both typically developing children and those with special developmental and educational needs
Encourages parents to participate regularly in the classroom experience and in the activities of the Center including Parent Committees
Upon request, accompanies Classroom Teacher on home visits to family residences, acknowledging parents as experts and educational partners in their child’s development and education
Assists Classroom Teacher with transition activities
Assists in monitoring the health needs of children
Immediately reports child abuse and neglect situations to Child Protective Services (CPS)
Reports all accidents, emergencies, child neglect or abuse immediately to the Classroom Teacher or Center Director
Engage parents, staff, and community individuals and groups with sensitivity and familiarity with respect for the ethnic background and heritage of families in the program
Participate in training and other opportunities to enhance professionally competent practice
Provide courteous, accurate and timely responses to requests for information, maintaining pleasant and helpful interactions, with parents, volunteers, staff and community contacts
Assist with maintaining records and completing required entries and forms for each child on a daily basis, with the guidance of the Classroom Teacher
Maintains confidentiality of records and information
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean environment which includes but is not limited to; sanitizing rooms/objects after use thoroughly
Camp Counselor/Bus Counselor
Ivy League Day Camp
Smithtown, NY
06.2015 - 08.2015
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
Camp Counselor/Bus Counselor
Ivy League Day Camp
Smithtown, NY
06.2014 - 08.2014
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
Education
RBT Training
12-2024
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
06.2016
Skills
Accepts guidance and works cooperatively with others
Individual instruction
Classroom management
Toddler and preschool curricula
Head Start programs
IEP familiarity
Establishes and nurtures positive and productive relationships with children, staff, parents, and others