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Lizette Diaz

Middletown,NY

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over eleven years of experience in Special Education support roles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Enlarged City School District of Middletown
09.2013 - Current
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students when dropped of by bus or parent.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
04.2005 - 08.2011
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to help develop learning skills.
  • Provided in-home child care for toddlers and school age children.
  • Constructed and provided daily activities that were age appropriated.
  • Assisted school age children with homework.
  • Provided healthy snacks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
2012

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
2008

Skills

  • Progress Reporting to lead teacher
  • Special Education instruction from support from teacher
  • Data Collection
  • Classroom Organization
  • Disability Awareness
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Experience working with children with special needs, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Certified Teaching Assistant - Level III

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Enlarged City School District of Middletown
09.2013 - Current

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
04.2005 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lehman College of The City University of New York

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
Lizette Diaz