Marissa DeMatteo
East Haven
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities, providing individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in the classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clintonville Elementary School
11.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Record behavioral data.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Branford Public Schools
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
ABA Paraprofessional
East Haven Board Of Education
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Paraprofessional
East Haven Board Of Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Haven High School
06.2014
Skills
- State Certification and Accreditation (Parapro)
- Student Inclusion
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Instruction
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Student Learning Support
- Social Integration
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Student Supervision
- IEP Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Redirection
- Helping students with special needs
- recording ABC data
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clintonville Elementary School
11.2024 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Branford Public Schools
11.2023 - 10.2024
ABA Paraprofessional
East Haven Board Of Education
08.2021 - 09.2023
Paraprofessional
East Haven Board Of Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
East Haven High School
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