Jy'Naiah Fitzgerald
New Castle,DE
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bright bloom
Wilmington, DE
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs, adapting materials for diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assisted with implementation of the student's individualized IEP based on teacher and administrator input.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers in delivering instruction and managing student behavior to enhance classroom learning.
- Implemented strategies to promote a positive learning environment within the classroom.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Observing students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational environment.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and collaboratively address challenges.
- Provided guidance to students in developing study skills students in developing organizational and study skills.
Substitute Teacher
Pass Educators
Wilmington, DE
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted staff during absences by covering their responsibilities in various roles.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supervised students during activities to ensure safety and compliance with school policies.
- Supervised students during activities, ensuring safety and adherence to school policies
Direct Support Professional
Point Of Hope Inc.
New Castle, DE
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Caretaker
- Provided daily assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and client interaction techniques.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Before and After School Teacher
SummerCollab
Newark, DE
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse after-school programs.
- Supervised and supported students during recreational activities and homework sessions.
- Planned engaging after-school activities for diverse student groups.
- Supervised students during homework sessions to ensure focus and support.
- Developed lesson plans aligning with educational standards and student needs.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Warehouse
New Castle, DE
11.2023 - 12.2023
School Age Site Assistant
YMCA of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Filled out incident reports detailing any accidents or injuries that occurred during work hours.
- Led daily activities and games for campers of various age groups.
- Managed camper safety protocols during outdoor and indoor events.
- Facilitated communication between campers, parents, and staff members.
- Organized team-building exercises to promote collaboration among participants.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for arts and crafts sessions.
- Trained junior counselors on camp policies and emergency procedures.
- Supervised camper groups during excursions and field trips.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in a new environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Greeted participants and guided them to their designated areas.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Checked attendance daily by marking present individuals on the roster.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
Healthy Living Coach
4H
Dover, DE
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught youth healthy living skills through interactive workshops
- Developed engaging lesson plans for youth participants in agricultural education.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership skills and community service initiatives.
- Mentored youth members through project planning and execution phases.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Freire Charter School
Wilmington, DE 09.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
- Special education
- Autism support
- Special needs support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Behavior Management
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Student supervision
- Small group instruction
- Care plans
- Caregiving
- Childhood development
- Child Care experience
- Experience with children
- Preschool experience (4 years)
- Classroom experience (4 years)
- School experience
- Home health
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- First aid (4 years)
- CPR certification
- CPR
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Tutoring
- Instruction
- Educational support
- Creative activities
- Physical education
- Data management
- Parent liaison
- Disability advocacy
- Passion for working with children
- Child Care
- Toddler supervision
- Toddler supervision
- CPR certification
- Small group instruction
- Student supervision
- Special education support
- Social-emotional support
- Parent liaison
- Disability advocacy
- Data management
- Creative activities
Personal Information
Availability: Anywhere
Certification
First Aid Certification, CPR Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bright bloom
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Point Of Hope Inc.
07.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Teacher
Pass Educators
01.2024 - 07.2025
Before and After School Teacher
SummerCollab
12.2023 - 02.2024
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Warehouse
11.2023 - 12.2023
School Age Site Assistant
YMCA of Delaware
06.2020 - 11.2023
High school diploma or GED -
Freire Charter School
09.2018 - 06.2022
Healthy Living Coach
4H
06.2015 - 06.2018