Kelvin Womack
Queens,I NY
Summary
Paraprofessional offers 6years in ICT/Self-contained, classroom. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management. Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprprfessional
NYC DOE, PS 197
Far Rockaway, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Assistant Teacher
Committee For Early Childhood Development
Hollis, NY
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint John’s University
Queens, NY12.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Nassau Community Collegei
Garden City, NYSkills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Computer Skills
Coaching basketball, mentoring young men
I enjoy teaching young men to practice and hone their talents in an organized, safe, and honest environment. Counseling young men to navigate their lives in positive manner to achieve positive results through education, sports, and a positive mental attitude.
Timeline
Paraprprfessional
NYC DOE, PS 197
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Committee For Early Childhood Development
09.2013 - 09.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint John’s University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Nassau Community Collegei
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