Jennifer Massa
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in behavior management and effective communication, honed at Broward County Public Schools and as the owner of Starbound Performing Arts Studio. Expert in providing support for students with special needs and fluent in sign language. Achieved significant improvements in classroom management and student engagement through innovative strategies and strong leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Broward County Public Schools
05.2015 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and organized.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted ASD students into Gen Ed classes for mainstreaming.
- Assisted with office duties, answering phones, assisting parents.
Owner
Starbound Performing Arts Studio
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations, billing, phone calls and scheduling.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with students and parents.
- Oversaw performing arts classes daily, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by employees.
- Organized competitions for the students to compete in with other performing arts studios.
- Developed an After School Program, which I picked students up from school and brought them to the studio until parents picked them up.
Education
GED -
East High School
Rochester, NY10-1992
Skills
- Behavior Management with students
- Effective Communication with students, teachers and staff
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance, one on one with students
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Broward County Public Schools
05.2015 - Current
Owner
Starbound Performing Arts Studio
05.2014 - 04.2015
GED -
East High School