Linda Pearl
Fanwood,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Of Education
09.2009 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Pre-K Teacher
Kenilworth Board Of Education (Harding Elementary)
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Second Grade Teacher
St. Bartholomew Academy
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12.1998
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- IEP familiarity
- Instructional support
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Behavior Modification
- Educational assistance
- Elementary Education
Certification
- RBT Training
- NJ State Standard Teacher Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Of Education
09.2009 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Kenilworth Board Of Education (Harding Elementary)
09.2000 - 06.2001
Second Grade Teacher
St. Bartholomew Academy
09.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- RBT Training
- NJ State Standard Teacher Certification
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