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Marcia Kassem

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Dedicated Paraprofessional and Child Care Monitor with a proven track record at Leola Elementary (SOS Group 3rd party hire company for school district) and YMCA of the Roses, enhancing student safety and supporting special needs with effective communication and behavior management. Achieved significant improvements in classroom and individual student progress through collaborative teaching and emotional support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Leola Elementary of CVSD (SOS Group3rd Party Hire)
01.2022 - 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.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Child Care Monitor

YMCA of the Roses
10.2019 - 09.2023
  • Improved overall child safety through consistent supervision and communication with parents.
  • Enhanced children''s learning by implementing creative and age-appropriate activities.
  • Served as a mentor figure offering guidance on personal growth areas like responsibility, empathy, or self-regulation during daily interactions.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as attendance records maintenance, payment processing, or parent-teacher conference scheduling as required.
  • Developed positive conflict resolution strategies enabling constructive problem-solving amongst peers within group settings.
  • Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and care.
  • Promoted an inclusive environment by addressing individual needs and fostering positive peer interactions.
  • Implemented structured daily routines that fostered consistency, stability, and a sense of security among the children.
  • Enhanced language development through storytelling sessions incorporating both verbal communication skills and active listening techniques.
  • Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing child safety at all times within appropriate guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic childcare space, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all children.
  • Facilitated arts-and-crafts projects to encourage creativity while simultaneously developing fine motor skills.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Biology And Massage Therapy

Fair Oaks Massage Institute
Fair Oaks, CA

Associated - Nutritional Science

Sierra College
Rocklin, CA

Graduate Certificate - Education

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Special Education Support
  • Classroom support
  • IEP familiarity
  • Special Education
  • Student Supervision
  • Instructional support
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration

Certification

Tutor certificate of Penn Graduate school of education from university of Pennsylvania.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Leola Elementary of CVSD (SOS Group3rd Party Hire)
01.2022 - Current

Child Care Monitor

YMCA of the Roses
10.2019 - 09.2023

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Biology And Massage Therapy

Fair Oaks Massage Institute

Associated - Nutritional Science

Sierra College

Graduate Certificate - Education

University of Pennsylvania

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