Mary Sountis
Venice,Florida
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional and school bus driver in Sarasota County Schools, offering expertise in conflict resolution and crisis management. With a solid background as a police officer in the NYPD for over twenty years, mastery in staying composed under pressure and effectively handling challenging situations has been developed. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and unwavering commitment to student safety and well-being, I am dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Sarasota County School
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinating with the teacher on lessons and daily classroom activities
- Communicating with children and helping them understand lessons
- Provide a positive environment
- Work with small groups to modify lessons to meet the specific needs of each student
- Ensure classroom safety guidelines at all times
- Developed strong relationships with students
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress
School Bus Driver
Sarasota County School
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus
- 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.
Associate Director for Security
New York Botanical Garden
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Supervise and advise Security Supervisors
- Report to top management on security incidents and threats
- Work with Director to coordinate and supervise daily operations
- Develop and implement Department policies
- Assist in budgeting and monitoring expense
- Oversee NYPD paid detail personnel
School Bus Driver
Monroe Woodbury Central School District
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Provide safe, courteous and comfort transportation for students to and from destinations
- Record discipline reports of children
- Pick up and drop off students with specials needs and wheelchair
Armed Security Officer
GS Security
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Personal protection for Religious leaders and Corporate Executives
- Respond quickly to medical emergencies, bomb threats and criminal activity
- Secure priceless and irreplaceable property against threats of terrorism and sabotage
- Greet tenants and guests as they enter and left the property
- Liaison with City, State, and Federal agencies
School Security Aide
Monroe Woodbury Central School District
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Patrolled interior and exterior of school premises to prevent, detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
- Issued passes and checked credentials of persons seeking to enter the school
- Continuously monitored security cameras, building and alarm systems
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
06.1992 - 06.2012
- Worked in a Patrol, Clerical and Anti-Crime capacity throughout my career in the 24th Precinct, PBMN and MNACU
- Conducted covert and undercover investigations while working in Manhattan North Anti-Crime
- Worked in Compstat, Roll Call, Training, Arrest processing, Planning and Budgeting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY09-2023
Skills
- UFLI
- LLI
- Ukeru
- Mindset
- Florida CDL
Hobbies and Interests
- Walking
- Yoga
- Reading
- Volunteering
Certification
PK-3 LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING
PK-3 MATHEMATICS
PK-3 SCIENCE
PK-3 DEVELOPMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Sarasota County School
10.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
Sarasota County School
08.2022 - 10.2022
Associate Director for Security
New York Botanical Garden
11.2018 - 03.2021
School Bus Driver
Monroe Woodbury Central School District
10.2016 - 06.2018
Armed Security Officer
GS Security
09.2015 - 10.2017
School Security Aide
Monroe Woodbury Central School District
09.2013 - 10.2016
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
06.1992 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Manhattan College
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