Milira Gilbert
Paraprofessional
Newark,NJ
Summary
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.
- Provided paper and pencils for test taking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technology High School
Newark, NJ 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Educational assistance
Conflict resolution techniques
Social development and integration
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Office administration
Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Lincoln Park Care Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
Mixologist
Location Varies
10.2016 - Current
SAT Examiner
College Board
09.2013 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Newark Public Schools
05.2013 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Technology High School
09.2008 - 06.2012