Johanna M. Pichardo
NYC,NY
Summary
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Excellent oral and written communication skills
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator/Teacher Assistant
Department of Education
New York, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Provides crucial classroom support by assisting teachers implementing lesson plans.
- One to one, small and whole group classroom students support.
- Facilitated development in all areas while supporting peer interaction and expanding educational interest.
- Applying various methods of teaching skills to enhance learning.
- Social Emotional Learning approach.
- Proficient using Teacher Strategies Gold (TSG) and Special Education Information System (SESIS) platforms supporting teacher with the structural goals for the students needs.
- Reggio Emilia teaching approach (progressive-Montessori).
- Creative curriculum unit of studies.
- Former Donor's Choose School Ambassador.
Juvenile Supervisor/ARC-LSP
Sheltering Arms - Children & Family Services NY
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Mediate conflict, whether between staff or residents.
- Manage resident’s behavior utilizing the principles of the integrated treatment model with the goal of teaching the young people to make positive, lasting changes in their behavior.
Substitute Teacher
Department of Education
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked as a substitute teacher, teaching Pre-K-12 grades in different settings Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), Restricted Settings-District 75, 79, Community Schools.
- Create and implement individualized education plans for students.
- Modify lesson plans to support each child’s learning need.
- Maintaining classroom management.
- Attendance taking.
- Flexibility and ability to manage classroom diverse settings.
Service-Learning Liaison/Field Supervisor
Civic Justice Corps
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Promoted ongoing relationship with participants enrolled in the Civic Justice Corps program.
- Provided encouragement and guidance to at risk youth, at community service sites while engaging them in worksite duties.
Education
Master of Science - Child Adolescent Development
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2028
No Degree -
Verbal Behavior Institute
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Minor in Law
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Interboro Institute
New York, NY01-2007
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities All Grades (SWD)
City College of New York
New York, NY05-2028
Skills
- Special education
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Educator/Teacher Assistant
Department of Education
01.2016 - Current
Juvenile Supervisor/ARC-LSP
Sheltering Arms - Children & Family Services NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher
Department of Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
Service-Learning Liaison/Field Supervisor
Civic Justice Corps
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Child Adolescent Development
Capella University
No Degree -
Verbal Behavior Institute
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Minor in Law
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Interboro Institute
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities All Grades (SWD)
City College of New York
NSLS
National Society of Leadership and Success.