Karen Vacca
West Milford,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with 7 years as a Paraprofessional at Montville Township Public Schools, excelling in behavior management and academic support. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and collaborate effectively, enhancing student success. Skilled in data tracking and committed to creating supportive learning environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Montville Township Public Schools
Montville, NJ
10.2018 - Current
- 7 years of experience as a SIL Paraprofessional
- Support students with behavioral disabilities under the guidance of Special Education teachers
- Assist students with staying on task, classwork, and answering questions
- Support students during hallway transitions and walk breaks
- Collaborate closely with the SIL counselor to build trusting relationships with students
- Focus on providing both academic and emotional support
- Goal: Foster positive relationships to help students succeed
Substitute Teacher/Aide
West Milford Township Public Schools
West Milford, NJ
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Substitute Teacher: Followed lesson plans to ensure students stayed productive and safe
- Class Aide: Assisted Special Education teacher with:One-to-one support
Small group instruction
Addressing behavior issues as directed
Human Resource/Benefit Analyst
Infocus Employee Services, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
09.1997 - 02.2002
- Human Resource/Benefit Analyst:Managed pension retirement plan processing for 7,000+ retirees
Handled health benefit inquiries through the Retiree Hotline
Ensured timely and accurate updates to HR and benefit systems
Processed short-term disability claims
Ensured payroll adjustments reflected changes in pay
Collaborated with technical team to develop vendor interfaces
Designed and implemented benefit plans and HRS structures within the system
Oversaw vendor payment processing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01-1996
Skills
- Behavior management
- Academic support
- Collaboration techniques
- Data tracking
Accomplishments
- 2024-2025 Educator of the Year - Robert R. Lazar Middle School
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Montville Township Public Schools
10.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Aide
West Milford Township Public Schools
03.2018 - 09.2018
Human Resource/Benefit Analyst
Infocus Employee Services, Inc.
09.1997 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
William Paterson University
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