MONICA GHEORGHE
New York,New York
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher Assistant caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
YABC Program & P.S. 253 Elementary School
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provide individual and group counseling to students facing academic, social, or emotional challenges.
- Advocate for students' needs and rights within the school system.
- Mediate conflicts and help students resolve interpersonal issues with peers and teachers.
Teacher Assistant
P.S. 253 - The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities
01.2016 - Current
- Assisting Teachers with classroom management and organization
- Working with students in groups or individually during lessons
- Supervising students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom.
ABA Therapist
Attentive Behavior
01.2015 - Current
- Applying ABA Therapy to increase Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Self-Help, Pre-Readiness, Activities of Daily Living, Communication, Music, Arts and Crafts, Community Awareness, and Sensory Awareness
- Increasing communication using the PECS system
Teacher’s Assistant, Team Lead (Autism, Multiple Disorders)
The HeartShare School
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted Teacher with writing and implementing Individual Education Plans and Behavior Management Plans
- Implementing classroom scheduling using the PECS system
- Supervised Student’s Activities
Special Education Teacher
Special Education School, Romania
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Developed and implemented units for whole-class instruction in literacy, mathematics, and social studies
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for each student
- Identified and implemented goals for each student
Teacher
Elementary School, Romania
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Crafted dynamic lesson plans and organized engaging cooperative learning activities, employing a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles
- Conducted individual student conferences providing personalized guidance and feedback to enhance students' performance and comprehension.
Education
Masters in School Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Counseling -
Alfred University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - Social Work in Education
University of Bucharest
Special Education Branch
Vocational School for Teachers
Skills
- Group and Individual Counseling
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem Solving & Time Management
- Empathy and compassion
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
YABC Program & P.S. 253 Elementary School
01.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher Assistant
P.S. 253 - The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities
01.2016 - Current
ABA Therapist
Attentive Behavior
01.2015 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant, Team Lead (Autism, Multiple Disorders)
The HeartShare School
01.2007 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Special Education School, Romania
01.1999 - 01.2007
Teacher
Elementary School, Romania
01.1992 - 01.1999
Masters in School Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Counseling -
Alfred University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - Social Work in Education
University of Bucharest
Special Education Branch
Vocational School for Teachers
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