Linda Henderson
Pleasantville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated staff with strong skills in classroom management, student assessment, and special needs support. Committed to enhancing educational experiences and fostering effective communication among students, teachers, and parents. Proactive paraprofessional skilled in lesson planning and educational resource organization. Experienced in providing tailored one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs, facilitating collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to promote academic success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Pleasantville Board of Education
Pleasantville, New Jersey
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources for lessons and activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student support tasks.
Security Officer
Pleasantville Board of Education
Pleasantville, New Jersey
09.2004 - 06.2021
- Monitored premises to ensure the safety and security of employees and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, maintaining calm during emergencies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations or emergency situations.
- Prepared accurate reports on daily activities, incidents, and observations.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, and contractors. Upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security-related activities.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Educational resource organization
- Special needs support
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Communication facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Skill-building support
- Educational technology usage
- Transition planning
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident response
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
- Premises patrol
- Incident reporting
- Active shooter training
- Report writing
- Collective bargaining
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Conflict management
Affiliations
- I previously served as the PEA Vice President and President of the Pleasantville Education Association, with the goal of fostering collaboration and bridging the gap of separation.
Accomplishments
I was given the honor of being selected as the Support Staff in 2014-2015
Custom
- I was privileged to have the opportunity to form a girls' club for the school years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 at the Leeds Avenue Elementary School.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Pleasantville Board of Education
09.2021 - 06.2025
Security Officer
Pleasantville Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
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