Maria Palladino
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional with over 12 years of experience in New York City Public Schools, specializing in supporting children with unique needs. Proven track record of commitment to student development and educational success. Previous experience as a Profit and Loss analyst, Interest analyst, and Credit Officer in a major financial institution, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Consistent dedication to professional growth and support in educational settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
P.S. 78 Stapleton Lighthouse School
Staten Island, New York
01.2014 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson execution.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily activities and learning tasks.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff.
- Monitored student behavior to promote a positive learning environment.
- Conducted small group sessions to reinforce classroom instruction and concepts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavioral observations.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Dietary Aide
Seaview Hospital Rehabilitation Center & Home
Staten Island, New York
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted in serving food to residents during meal times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Followed safety protocols while handling food and kitchen equipment.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
Credit Risk Analyst Officer
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, L.L.C.
New York, New York
08.1994 - 05.2013
- Analyzed credit risk exposure for various investment products and services.
- Responsible for Credit Risk recommendations to the Credit Committee versus securities based lending for high-net-worth individuals.
Education
BBA - Finance And Investments
Bernard M. Baruch College, CUNY
New York, NY05-1989
Skills
- Daily Behavior monitoring -BIP Behavior Intervention Plan
- TCIS Trained - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for School
- Reading Rescue & Reading Ready trained
- Orton-Gillingham (OG)
- Fluency in Italian Dialect has assisted in communicating with Spanish-Speaking students
Timeline
Paraprofessional
P.S. 78 Stapleton Lighthouse School
01.2014 - Current
Dietary Aide
Seaview Hospital Rehabilitation Center & Home
07.2013 - 03.2014
Credit Risk Analyst Officer
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, L.L.C.
08.1994 - 05.2013
BBA - Finance And Investments
Bernard M. Baruch College, CUNY