Megan Ghelfi
East Bridgewater,Massachusetts
Summary
Experience working as a paraprofessional for special education Extended School Year programs. Experienced in managing activities, teaching social and emotional techniques, and supporting students with behavioral and learning disabilities. Adept at helping students achieve their goals by offering personal as well as professional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
East Bridgewater Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
- Developed new activities and lessons when students finished work, or when there wasn't a lesson plan to follow.
- Left detailed notes on homework, in-class assignments, absences, and behaviors for all teachers.
- Supervised safety and behavior in classrooms during substitute teaching for all subjects in K-12 age groups.
- Supervised students inside and outside of the classroom.
- Reinforced lessons by reviewing them with students in small groups as well as on an individual basis.
- Encouraged appropriate and proper behavior and enforced school rules and regulations.
- Helped to minimize classroom disruptions and provide an encouraging environment.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address behavioral issues.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to maintain an optimal learning atmosphere for all students.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, working with accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
ESY Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockland Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with students with a variety of disabilities.
- Enhanced students' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for students.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in a variety of settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote a safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each student's growth and progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Wait Staff Member
99 Restaurants
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Carried out complete opening, closing, and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain a positive reputation.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep the restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts, and maintained an accurate cash drawer.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts In Psychology - Psychology
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Modification
- Emotional Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creative Thinking
- Inclusion Strategies
- Social Skills Development
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Certification
BLS Certified, 10/05/21
Apple Teacher Certified, 12/15/2023
Google Educator Certified, 12/15/2023
FERPA 101 Certified, 12/13/2023
FERPA 201 Certified, 12/13/2023
Timeline
ESY Special Education Paraprofessional
Rockland Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
East Bridgewater Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
Wait Staff Member
99 Restaurants
03.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts In Psychology - Psychology
University of Hartford
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