Lindsay Picca
Hazlet
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated paraprofessional with extensive experience at the New Jersey Department of Education, skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis management. Proven track record of enhancing students' social and academic skills through individualized education plans and effective educator collaboration. Passionate about fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheperding Aide
Collier High School
MARLBORO
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
- Supervised recess periods ensuring all students were engaged in safe activities.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Encouraged student self-advocacy skills within the classroom setting.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests or daily experiences.
Paraprofessional
New Jersey Department of Education/ Middletown South Highschool
Middletown
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Provide one to one and group support to high school students on the autism spectrum, facilitating academic and social development
- Collaborate with special education teachers and other staff to implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
- Implement ABA techniques to enhance students' communication, social and behavioral skills.
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Supported students with autism spectrum disorder in both classroom and extracurricular settings
- Applied ABA strategies to address and improve students social, academic, and behavioral challenges
- Worked closely with teachers and therapists to monitor student progress and adjust learning strategies as needed
- Conducted assessments and documented student behavior and progress
Paraprofessional/ ABA
Eden 2
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Helped students build life-long learning skills for continued academic success
- Assisted in implementation of behavior management plans to ensure safe learning environment
- Implemented sensory integration techniques to help students self- regulate and focus on tasks.
- Supported physical needs of students, including mobility assistance and personal care, as required.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Capella University
Online03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Education
Empire State University | State University of New York (SUNY)
New York, NY01.2018
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Data Collection
- Crisis Management
Certification
- New Jersey Substitute Certification
Timeline
Sheperding Aide
Collier High School
02.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
New Jersey Department of Education/ Middletown South Highschool
08.2022 - 02.2025
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education
01.2014 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional/ ABA
Eden 2
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Empire State University | State University of New York (SUNY)
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