Joshua Marro
Port Chester
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Aide well-versed in classroom management and instructional staff support. Inspired to help foster welcoming and inspiring learning environments for special education students. Leverages IEP knowledge and commitment to student development to support student needs and inform curriculum development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Rye City School District
02.2024 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Assessed student needs and reported to instructor.
Camp Counselor
Mohawk Day Camps
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Office Assistant
Port Chester Youth Bureau
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated office operations and procedures to facilitate workflow and efficiency
- Supported staff by performing data entry and completing administrative duties
- Scheduled appointments, maintaining calendars for personnel
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations
- Maintained composure in dealing with conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
- Wrote reports on research findings or other topics based on information gathered from interviews and surveys
Teacher
ASPIRES After School
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student involvement
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
Intern
Perrone Bros Entertainment
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Moved heavy objects (soundboards, instruments, varying sizes of speakers, etc.)
- Managed electrical and musical equipment (setups and breakdowns)
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues
After School Tutor
Carver Center
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students on a variety of subjects
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring instruction for students
- Encouraged development of learning skills in addition to subject knowledge
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
Sales Associate
GameStop
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Quickly and efficiently resolved customer issues and requests to achieve improved satisfaction scores
- Greeted customers and ascertained needs to ensure high-quality service and appropriate product recommendations
- Maintained and followed all company protocols
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
Intern
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Fixed and set up computers and other electronics
- Archived Emails
- Organized and filed paperwork
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY05-2026
Bachelor Of Arts - History
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Port Chester High School
Port Chester, NY01.2018
Skills
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Report Analysis
- Creative collaboration
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress documentation
- Lesson adaptation
- Student needs evaluation
- Student records management
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Mohawk Day Camps
07.2024 - 08.2024
Special Education Aide
Rye City School District
02.2024 - Current
Office Assistant
Port Chester Youth Bureau
02.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
ASPIRES After School
01.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
02.2019 - 02.2021
After School Tutor
Carver Center
10.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Associate
GameStop
09.2018 - 02.2019
Intern
01.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Perrone Bros Entertainment
08.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Arts - History
SUNY Purchase
High School Diploma - undefined
Port Chester High School
Master of Arts - Special Education
Manhattanville University
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