Kenyatta Claitt
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced Instructional Paraprofessional specializing in behavior management and individualized instruction. Skilled in supporting diverse learners and fostering inclusive environments through collaboration and communication. Proven ability to reinforce lessons, provide tutoring, and prepare instructional materials while effectively executing established lesson plans.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
New York Department Of Education
Brooklyn, New York
12.2000 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during individual and group instruction.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt materials for diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to instructional staff.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Choreographed dance and song routines for District 75 classes and particularly students with Special Needs.
- Directed school assembly programs, and holiday special performances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Education
Touro College
New York, NY06-2025
Skills
- Special needs support
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum support
- Classroom adaptation
- Teacher collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Educational assistance
- Teacher support
- Behavior management
- Behavioral support
- Classroom inclusion
- Social development and integration
- Student learning support
- Activity planning
- Enrichment activities
- Creative problem solving
- Supervising student activities
- Project-based learning
- Faculty collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Student safety
- CPR and first aid
- Written communication
- Academic support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Empathy and patience
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual support
- Individual instruction
- Classroom support
- Supervising student activities
- Special needs support
- CPR and first aid
- Student safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Student health and safety
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
New York Department Of Education
12.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Education
Touro College