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Marilyn E Celia
Dover Plains,NY
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at ESS, skilled in behavior management and effective communication. Enhanced student literacy through tailored interventions and provided emotional support to students with special needs. Committed to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment while actively monitoring progress and promoting academic achievement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
ESS
New Milford Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to facilitate academic growth and achievement.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
- Supported students with special needs through tailored interventions and behavioral guidance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional support to enhance student engagement.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
School Bus Driver
All Star Transportation
Brookfield, CT
10.2014 - 09.2022
- Ensured safe transport of students to and from school, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on bus equipment, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Monitored student behavior during transit, promoting a safe and respectful
- Resolved conflicts among students during rides, fostering positive relationships and community values.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and incidents for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Ensured safety of all passengers by meticulously following traffic laws and school policies.
- Fostered positive and respectful environment on bus, setting clear behavior expectations for students.
- Built trust and rapport with students, encouraging respectful and kind interactions among passengers.
- Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding well-being of all passengers.
- Enhanced student punctuality by maintaining strict adherence to scheduled routes and times.
- Reduced anxiety for parents with clear communication about schedules, delays, and safety measures in place.
- Supported implementation of green practices by reducing unnecessary idling and promoting recycling on bus.
- Maintained record of impeccable punctuality, ensuring that students arrived at school and home on time
Administrative Assistant to the President
Marlin Controls Incorporated
Danbury Connecticut
03.1997 - 09.2014
- Managed communications between the President and internal/external stakeholders, fostering clear information flow.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for sensitive documents, enhancing data retrieval efficiency.
- Prepared reports and presentations for board meetings, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
- Implemented office procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Developed positive relationships with internal staff and external partners through effective communication and collaboration.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by serving as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or information related to the President''s office.
- Improved document organization allowing easy access to crucial files when needed.
- Demonstrated professionalism in all aspects of the role, maintaining a consistently positive attitude and fostering productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by managing priorities effectively while maintaining flexibility to accommodate last-minute changes or requests from the President.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
New Milford, CT06.1969
Skills
Behavior management
Effective communication
Helping students with special needs
Small group and individual assistance
Special education support
Calm and patient demeanor
Data collection
Patient
Classroom support
Teacher assistance
Student supervision
Instructional support
Student health and safety
Documentation
Emotional support
Group and individual instruction
Reading and writing support
Progress monitoring
Supervising student activities
Disability awareness
Individual student assistance
Activity oversight
Storytelling
Laboratory monitoring
Friendly and outgoing
Verbal and written communication
Social-emotional support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ESS
03.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
All Star Transportation
10.2014 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant to the President
Marlin Controls Incorporated
03.1997 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School