Karizma Nisbett
New York,NY
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
RCM Technologies
Manhattan, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between educators and students to enhance learning experiences.
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive and effective learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adapt educational resources and materials.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on academic performance and positive behaviors.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Teachers Assistant
RISING GROUND CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER
Manhattan, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Assistant teacher in a bilingual special education 6:1-2 classroom.
- Look after students physical, emotional and social welfare.
- Work hand over hand with children whose disabilities enable them from being independent.
- Create individualized lesson plans to help students meet their IEP goals.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum.
- Assist headteacher with lesson plans following the creative curriculum.
Personal Care Attendant
HOUSE CALLS
Manhattan, NY
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Support clients who need help with basic daily activities and physical care.
- Provide clients with housekeeping support.
- Support clients by going food and grocery shopping, and preparing three meals a day.
- Insuring that clients are taking their prescribed medications regularly or as needed.
- Assisting clients at any outdoor appointments.
Dispatcher
ACCESS-A-RIDE
Long Island City, NY
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Provide frontline customer service phone support.
- Respond to passengers request, offering solutions to meet customers needs.
- Monitor any route changes, road construction, extremely lengthened traffic conditions that may delay passengers scheduled pick-up times.
- Work directly over the phone with drivers to conclude the safest and most affective workflow schedule.
Front Of The House
CANDLE CAFE
New York, NY
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Process all incoming orders online or by phone.
- Package 40-50 orders daily, and insure that their delivered promptly.
- Serve approximately 20 tables daily in a face paced vegan upscale restaurant.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assistant Teacher
NEW SETTLEMENT AFTERSCHOOL
The Bronx, NY
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Develop lesson plans and daily academic and recreational activities.
- Provide Individualized instructional support to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning for all.
- Work one to one with children who experience more behavior challenges than others, offering them additional support inside of the classroom.
- Grade all quizzes, tests, and homework, and input them into teaching strategies.
Summer Youth Employment Program
HARLEM MOTHER SAVES SYEP
Manhattan, NY
07.2011 - 08.2015
- Followed established guidelines and procedures for maximum regulatory compliance.
- Distributed flyers to increase harlem resident's anti-violence awareness movement.
- Host events promoting upcoming electives.
- Completed required paperwork within anticipated timeframes.
- Drafted emails to recruit sponsors to increase donations geared to anti-gun movement.
- Monitor sales and cash transactions in the thrift store.
Real Estate Representative
RAPID REALTY REAL ESTATE
Manhattan, NY
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Coordinated with home inspectors, appraisers, and other real estate professionals.
- Maintained solid network of professionals such as attorneys and inspectors to coordinate smooth closing processes.
- Scheduled property showings with buyer clients and listing agents.
- Addressed client concerns promptly to ensure a smooth transaction process.
- Place agency promotional ads online, linked-in, craigslists etc.
- Monitor social media post and its effectiveness.
Musical Instructor (seasonal)
PRINCE HALL EUREKA GRAND CHAPTER
Roscoe, NY
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Caretaker for children ages 5-16 years old while attending summer camp.
- Facilitated educational and recreational activities with children.
- Producing and performing musical pieces with the children; exposing them to their creative minds, while channeling their inner musician.
- Campus chorus instructor.
Receptionist (intern)
HIGHBRIDGE VOICES
The Bronx, NY
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Greet parents and children as they enter the facility and provide excellent directory instructions.
- Used good organizational skills to manage workload.
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free.
- Help younger students complete homework and improve there academics.
- Sing in 10 languages.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Professional Performing Arts
Manhattan, NY09.2015
Skills
Experience working in Special Education classrooms
Computer experience with MSWord, Excel, Powerpoint, Teaching strategies, class dojo etc
Social Skills Development
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Ability to sing in 10 languages
Timeline
Paraprofessional
RCM Technologies
10.2024 - Current
Teachers Assistant
RISING GROUND CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Attendant
HOUSE CALLS
01.2020 - 02.2022
Dispatcher
ACCESS-A-RIDE
03.2018 - 05.2019
Front Of The House
CANDLE CAFE
10.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant Teacher
NEW SETTLEMENT AFTERSCHOOL
01.2016 - 07.2016
Real Estate Representative
RAPID REALTY REAL ESTATE
11.2014 - 06.2015
Musical Instructor (seasonal)
PRINCE HALL EUREKA GRAND CHAPTER
07.2014 - 08.2014
Summer Youth Employment Program
HARLEM MOTHER SAVES SYEP
07.2011 - 08.2015
Receptionist (intern)
HIGHBRIDGE VOICES
07.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Professional Performing Arts
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College