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John Scarso

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Substitute Teacher at ESS, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and advocate for client needs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong organizational skills and adept in case management, contributing to improved educational outcomes and client satisfaction.. Extensive experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in the capacity as a teacher, caregiver and service coordinator.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
02.2022 - 04.2025

Worked in a middle school grades 6-8 as a building based substitute teacher and worked in the same school for 5 years.

Covered classed ranging from a few students to over 30 .

Responsible for accurate attendance recording, following provided lesson plans.

Responsible for classroom management and dealing with behavioral issues in compliance with school and district policy.

Monitoring classes during testing periods.

Accompanied students to lunchroom and recess periods.

Assisted administrators in various other tasks as needed along with other teachers and staff.


Medicaid Service Coordinator

Modest Community Services
07.2012 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated services for individuals with intellectual disabilities for both those of the Willowbrook Class and non Willowbrook Class clients.
  • Services were provided to individuals ranging from toddlers through senior citizens.
  • Facilitated regular and special meeting in compliance with NYSDDSO guidelines and regulations.
  • Responsible for the monthly monitoring of both clients' residences and day programs to ensure safety and the execution of goals and directives specified in their individual service plans.
  • Maintain accurate records in compliance with NYSDDSO regulations.



Stay at Home Dad

Self Employed Web
02.2005 - 07.2012

Was the primarily caregiver for my severely disabled child diagnosed with severe autism and intellectual disabilities.

Supervisor

Pershing Ltd.
05.1991 - 03.2005
  • Oversaw daily operations of the group, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Performed regularly performance reviews.
  • Worked in other departments previously as a Senior Associate including Security Information and Corporate Actions.


Supervisor of Tenders and Acquisitions

Dean Witter Reynolds
09.1985 - 05.1991
  • Supervised the accurate posting of information of new tender offers and optional convertibility of securities on the departments systems.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

CUNY/College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Long Island University/ CW Post
Greenvale, NY
05-1985

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Case management expertise
  • Paperwork and documentation
  • Professional ethics
  • Strong organization
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS
02.2022 - 04.2025

Medicaid Service Coordinator

Modest Community Services
07.2012 - 05.2018

Stay at Home Dad

Self Employed Web
02.2005 - 07.2012

Supervisor

Pershing Ltd.
05.1991 - 03.2005

Supervisor of Tenders and Acquisitions

Dean Witter Reynolds
09.1985 - 05.1991

Master of Science - Special Education

CUNY/College of Staten Island

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Long Island University/ CW Post