Seeking a position that will enhance and utilize my skills in special education regarding those inflicted with mental, learning and physical disabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cooke School & Institute
1713
10.2018 - 03.2025
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
Teacher’s Aide
P.S 207
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assisted lead teacher conducting lessons and activities for the students during day school
Assisted with the arrival and dismissal of every student in the school
Every Friday for 30 to 45 minutes I would conduct and lead lesson plan themed art activities
Assisted my lead teacher in all areas (conducting art, math and literacy lessons and activities
Teacher’s Aide
P.S 133
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assisted lead teacher conducting lessons and activities for the students during day school
Co-leading and managing afterschool kindergarten class with assigned lessons or activities
Assisted with the arrival and dismissal of every student in the school
Teacher’s Aide
P.S 76
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assisted my lead teacher in all areas (conducting art, math and literacy lessons and activities
Responsible for preparing and conducting morning meetings with the students
Created artwork for P.S 76 for black history month, summer Olympics, etc.
Peacemaker
Harlem Uptown GEMS
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
Every Friday for 30 to 45 minutes I would conduct and lead lesson plan themed art activities
Responsible for handing out homework and checking it at the end of the week
Responsible for helping secondary lower academic students with number, letter and shape recognition
Peacemaker
Harlem Gems Head start
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
Responsible for book at night (changing and replacing the students books at the end of the week.)
Cleaning and sanitizing toys and classroom.
Serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks family style.
Education
Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
GED - undefined
A. Philip Randolph High School
New York, NY
09.2002
Skills
Microsoft Word
Implementing interventions for special needs students
Guided my 1:1 and the rest of the classroom from Class to class
Supported students during lunchtime
Guided student through a lesson if they needed help