Overview
Work History
Education
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Jeanna Corrie

Bay Shore,NY

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Support Specialist

ACLD
Bay Shore, NY
11.2023 - Current
  • 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
  • Appreciates families of diverse backgrounds
  • Adapts to changing environment and tasks
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Learning assessments
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Parent and student communication
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Parent/teacher conferences
  • Special needs students
  • Instructional best practices
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Document and File Management
  • Reception Duties
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Work Ethic

Timeline

Behavioral Support Specialist

ACLD
11.2023 - Current

Camp Specialist/Bus Counselor

Ivy League Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023

Paraprofessional

Horizon Staffing Solutions
04.2023 - 10.2023

Teacher's Assistant/Closer

Storybook Kids Childcare Center
07.2022 - 11.2022

Teacher’s Assistant/Acting Teacher

Long Island Head Start
03.2017 - 11.2022

Camp Counselor/Bus Counselor

Ivy League Day Camp
06.2015 - 08.2015

Camp Counselor/Bus Counselor

Ivy League Day Camp
06.2014 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

Brentwood High School

RBT Training
Jeanna Corrie