Jessica Brucato
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Paraprofessional offers 8 years in elementary aged classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development. Multi-talented and many years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Professional
Middletown Board Of Education
Middletown , NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Implemented individualized lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
ESS Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Para Professional
Middletown Board Of Education
Middletown, NJ
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Middletown Board Of Education
Middletown, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Understanding of Content
- Online Teaching
Timeline
Para Professional
Middletown Board Of Education
02.2022 - Current
ESS Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2021 - 01.2022
Para Professional
Middletown Board Of Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Middletown Board Of Education
09.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex County College
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