Friendly and outgoing individual focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
05.2013 - 06.2020
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Mixologist
Location Varies
Newark, NJ
10.2016 - Current
Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Trained seven new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Behavior Specialist
Lincoln Park Care Center
Lincoln Park, NJ
08.2019 - 01.2020
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
SAT Examiner
College Board
Newark, NJ
09.2013 - 01.2020
Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
Validated appropriate identification to allow admission to testing area.
Helped accommodate students with disabilities or special needs for alterations to test administration.
Led and effectively managed class of over thirty students.