Hi, I’m
Jennifer Zacchia
Nutley,New Jersey
Summary
To obtain a challenging position as a paraprofessional in early childhood education.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
West Orange Board of EducationWest Orange, NJ
Paraprofessional
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated understanding of educational materials for students with special needs, promoting their academic progress.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated ABA trials for assigned students to help achieve their developmental goals.
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation to enhance student engagement.
Clifton Board of EducationClifton, USA
Teacher Aide
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individual students with special needs and learning challenges.
- Prepared instructional materials and organized classroom resources effectively.
- Assisted the teacher with student record keeping during lunch sessions.
- Facilitated perception and learning games to enhance student engagement and cognitive skills.
Self employed
Stay at home mother
01.2008 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Coordinated daily activities for autistic son and twin girls, fostering a supportive and engaging home environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Jersey City Board of EducationJersey City, USA
Teacher Aide
01.2002 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Monitored homework assignments for completion to support student learning;
- Coordinated lunch distribution and verified medication intake to promote student health and well-being.
- Maintained daily journals to document student experiences and learning outcomes.
- Recorded attendance to ensure accurate tracking of student participation;
- Getting children off their buses and settled in their homerooms.
Jersey City Board of EducationJersey City, USA
Teacher Aide
01.1996 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Supported students with special needs during academic activities and social interactions.
- Worked one-on-one with students and assisted the teacher with grading.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and daily lesson implementation.
- Checked and corrected daily homework assignments to ensure student understanding.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective classroom use.
Lyndhurst Recreation and Tiny TreasuresLyndhurst, USA
Day Care Counselor
06.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Purdue Global UniversityIndianapolis , In
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
08.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Assistive technology
- Classroom Technology
- MS Word
- Team collaboration
- Internet Referencing
References
- Mrs. Marissa Papamarkos, Present Principal, 973-470-2060
- Dr. Henry R. Przystup, Past Principal, 908-812-9241
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $74000/yrTimeline
Paraprofessional
West Orange Board of Education
09.2023 - Current
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
08.2016 - 12.2020
Teacher Aide
Clifton Board of Education
01.2014 - Current
Stay at home mother
Self employed
01.2008 - 09.2014
Teacher Aide
Jersey City Board of Education
01.2002 - 01.2008
Day Care Counselor
Lyndhurst Recreation and Tiny Treasures
06.2000 - 08.2001
Teacher Aide
Jersey City Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.2002