Laurie Moroni
White Plains,NY
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant with over 15 years of experience working with students from Pre-K through high school. Has a strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space. Demonstrates expertise in modeling positive behavior, maintaining classroom discipline, and effectively de-escalating students with behavioral challenges.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities, supporting the development and education of children aged 3-5.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to reinforce lesson plans, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote positive behavior and encourage student engagement.
- Helped supervise children during recess, lunch, and other activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Communicated with parents and guardians to share updates on student progress and classroom activities.
- Supported children with individualized learning needs by implementing accommodations and modifications.
- Prepared and maintained classroom materials, supplies, and bulletin boards to enhance the learning environment.
- Encouraged positive social interactions, conflict resolution, and group collaboration among students.
- Assisted with classroom organization, including maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
Teacher's Assistant
Southern Westchester BOCES
10.2014 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to middle and high school students, focusing on minimizing behavioral issues and promoting classroom engagement.
- Assisted in transitioning students between classes, ensuring they were prepared and ready for their next lesson.
- Supported students with academic tasks, including schoolwork and homework, and facilitated breaks as needed to maintain focus, guiding them back to class ready for instruction.
- Contributed to the Response Team, intervening in potential crises to de-escalate situations and prevent escalation.
Catechist
St. Gregory the Great Religious Education
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Delivered moral education, prayer instruction, and community life guidance following Archdiocesan Guidelines
- Created a joyful, loving, and supportive environment, guiding students in applying their faith to real-life situations
- Established clear goals, objectives, and expectations; developed an understanding of each student's personality
- Monitored and evaluated students' short- and long-term progress; conducted informal conferences with parents as needed
Behavioral Therapist
Achieve Beyond - Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Implemented behavior support plans to reduce problem behaviors and teach functional skills such as communication, self-help, social play, and compliance.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, including one-on-one direct therapy and pairing with the learner to build a positive relationship.
- Followed behavior intervention plans as designed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Maintained student engagement through errorless teaching methods, reducing frustration, and ensuring accurate data collection and entry. Provided training and guidance to parents.
- Facilitated manding and supported the development of organizational skills to aid in everyday life tasks.
- Kept students on task by mixing and varying tasks to prevent rote learning and incorporating a balance of easy and challenging tasks to foster a sense of accomplishment.
- Conducted retention probes to ensure skill acquisition and maintenance, used transfer procedures for easier learning, and established all goals and skills based on a functional curriculum, including ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised) and VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program).
Certified Teacher Assistant
The School for Adaptive and Integrative Learning (S.A.I.L)
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Assist in the development of appropriate academic and socialization lesson plans for a self-contained 6:1:3 special education class in a residential school including but not limited to: alphanumerical recognition; fine motor skill activities such as writing, cutting with scissors, and manipulating small items; basic addition/subtraction and shape recognition
- Maintain Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavioral Analysis (A.B.A/V.B.A) records for students specifically prompt levels and percentage correct as per each student's Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) -Assist in the development of appropriate means of communication with students who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or visually or vocally impaired; including but not limited to basic sign language and/or PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and/or Board maker, as well as assistive technology devices, including iPads
- Provide one to one instruction and behavioral strategies for students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and/or and severe developmental delays
- Collaborate with other professionals and therapists to carry out therapeutic regiments such as behavioral modifications and personal development programs.
Business Development Department
Acura of Westchester
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Responded to requests by clients, answered phone calls and made follow up appointments with each client
- Trained to follow a set follow-up process for all Internet Leads which were then released to a sales representative.
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Southern Westchester BOCES Concord Road Elementary School
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Worked one to one at IT Tables (Intensive Teaching Tables) probing data and working on the individual student's current targets such as receptive identification, labeling, body parts, daily life skills, intraverbals and motor imitations
- Worked with students in the NET (Natural Environment Teaching) puzzle area and blocks, sensory table, gym and playground
- Maintained student's data books including manding data, both verbal and sign manding probe data, ABC Charts (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence)
- Utilized individualized programs, such as accepting NO programs and interruption programs
- Received intensive, individualized training in differential ABA methods monthly from consultants from the Carbone Clinic
- Monitored weekly field trips and outdoor activities
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis.
Platform Officer
Bank of New York
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Duties included customer service, interaction with customers, assisting customers with loan applications, opening new accounts and excessive loan activity.
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Responsibilities included teaching, monitoring, helping and guiding, three, four and five year olds
- Coordinated games and activities; explained and reinforced the concept of starting and completing a project; prepared and executed lesson plans; managed and monitored the entire class activities; planned and organized a variety of activities structured to individual student's needs, including group activities including play, dancing, singing and arts and crafts which allowed the children to showcase their individual talents and improve their skills.
Head Counselor
Hudson Country Montessori School
06.2000 - 08.2003
- Duties included management and transportation of three to five year olds at summer camp; supervision of indoor and outdoor activities, including daily swim sessions, soccer, tennis and softball; introduced young children to various types of projects such as coloring, making picture frames and fun houses out of popsicle sticks
- The 'happy campus' also had the privilege of interacting in our nature walks which allowed the children to learn about the world around them
- My class also had the opportunity to plant vegetables, water them, check on them and watch them grow daily in our garden.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Dual Cert MS
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY05.2002
Associate's Degree -
Westchester Community College
05.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- MAC Pro
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Early Childhood Education
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Instructional support
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
Certification
Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills (ATAS) Certification
Teacher Certification - Pending
Expectations
Seeking a position that leverages my skills to achieve organizational goals, where I can apply my education, training, and experience to foster and support the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development of children within a professional environment.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
07.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Southern Westchester BOCES
10.2014 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
The School for Adaptive and Integrative Learning (S.A.I.L)
10.2013 - 10.2014
Catechist
St. Gregory the Great Religious Education
09.2013 - 06.2016
Behavioral Therapist
Achieve Beyond - Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
09.2013 - 06.2015
Business Development Department
Acura of Westchester
02.2013 - 08.2013
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Southern Westchester BOCES Concord Road Elementary School
09.2007 - 08.2011
Platform Officer
Bank of New York
09.2004 - 09.2007
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time
08.2003 - 08.2004
Head Counselor
Hudson Country Montessori School
06.2000 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Dual Cert MS
Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education
College of New Rochelle
Associate's Degree -
Westchester Community College
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