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Katia Laina Mihael

Summary

Professional with experience in supporting and nurturing individuals with special needs. Skilled in behavior management, adaptive communication, and activity planning. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving outcomes, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, empathy, and fostering inclusive environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher Aide

Nassau Boces
01.2024 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.

Camp Counselor / Recreational Aide

Town Of Oyster Bay
07.2023 - Current
  • Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

Restaurant Worker

Cold Stone Creamery
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.

Restaurant Hostess

Gino's Pizzeria
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Stony Brook
08-2025

Some College (No Degree) -

PURCHASE COLLEGE
Purchase, NY

High School Diploma -

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
West Islip, NY
05-2022

Skills

  • Working with children
  • Special education
  • Creative problem solving
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Relationship building and management
  • Disciplinary procedures

Timeline

Substitute Teacher Aide

Nassau Boces
01.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor / Recreational Aide

Town Of Oyster Bay
07.2023 - Current

Restaurant Worker

Cold Stone Creamery
08.2020 - 10.2021

Restaurant Hostess

Gino's Pizzeria
10.2019 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Some College (No Degree) -

PURCHASE COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL

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