Latona Stewart
Garfield
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at ECLC of Ho-Ho-Kus, skilled in behavior management and special education support. Enhanced student engagement through tailored interventions and compassionate one-on-one assistance. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment while promoting life skills and personal growth for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
ECLC of Ho-Ho-Kus
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to implement behavioral strategies for student engagement.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Participated in professional development to enhance skills and educational techniques.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the school day by implementing structured routines.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, or other non-instructional times while maintaining a safe environment for all children present.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Private Home Marie Kazazian
Wayne, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living experiences.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation in home settings.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments, ensuring timely arrival and safety during travel.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Trained new staff on best practices for caregiving and adherence to safety protocols in home environments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Law
University of West Indies
Bridgetown, Barbados 07-2014
Skills
- Behavior management
- Special education support
- CPR and first aid
- Classroom behavior management
- Crisis management
- Life skills training
- Basic Life Support
- Health & Wellness Support
- Supporting adults with disabilities
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Physical mobility support
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Adult & Pediatric First Aide/ CPR Certification, American Red Cross, 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare & Public Safety Certification, American Red Cross, 2026
- Notary Public, State of New Jersey, Expires April 2030
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ECLC of Ho-Ho-Kus
11.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Private Home Marie Kazazian
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Law
University of West Indies