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Jenny Amaro

New York

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraprofessional at the Department of Education, excelling in instructional support and behavior improvements. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective documentation and compliance with IEPs. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to fostering positive learning environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
04.2019 - Current


Providing instruction and active supervision, one-on-one (1:1) or in small groups, as outlined by the classroom teacher in the following areas: academics, recreation, motor, vocational,
socialization and communication.
• Reinforcing appropriate behavior through the use of positive behavior supports.
• Teaching daily living skills, such as independent feeding and dressing.
• Diapering and toileting.
• Assisting occupational therapists, physical therapists and/or speech therapists, as well as aiding other education providers during the school day, as appropriate to the classroom assignment and/or IEP recommendations.
• Escorting students on school trips, to and from buses, classroom, lunchroom, school-wide
arrival and dismissal.
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Writing separate anecdotal information concerning a student’s behavior consistent with the student’s IEP recommendations while they are receiving 1:1 related services.

Receptionist

Uni K Wax Centers
06.2014 - 09.2019
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.

Intake Specialist

The Law Offices Of Joseph A. Romano
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date client records for reliable reference and communications.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Educational assistance
  • Social support
  • Classroom support
  • IEP compliance
  • Instructional support
  • Teacher assistance
  • Behavior improvements
  • Classroom organization

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
04.2019 - Current

Intake Specialist

The Law Offices Of Joseph A. Romano
09.2017 - 05.2019

Receptionist

Uni K Wax Centers
06.2014 - 09.2019

Associate of Arts -

Borough of Manhattan Community College