Monisha Watts
Hawthorne Country Day School
Mount Vernon,NY
23
years of professional experience
Dedicated Paraprofessional experienced in implementing individualized education plans and fostering emotional support. Enhanced student engagement and promoted social skills development through personalized instructional strategies and data-driven assessments. Committed to creating nurturing and inclusive classroom environments.
Work History
One-on-One Paraprofessional
22 Years 8 Months- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Supported individualized education plans, fostering student engagement and progress.
- Developed supportive relationships with students, promoting a positive classroom environment.
- Assisted in organizing and leading extracurricular activities that encourage social skills development.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students' emotional well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one coaching.
- Documented student progress through regular assessments, data collection, and detailed notes.
- Improved student behavior and classroom engagement by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Promoted inclusion by fostering relationships between general education students and those with special needs.
- Contributed to creating an inclusive culture within the school community through advocacy efforts on behalf of students with disabilities.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address specific academic deficits in reading, writing, or math skills.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized support and accommodations.
- Assisted with daily life skills such as self-care routines, time management, and organizational strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to help students overcome barriers in their learning process effectively.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning styles and accessibility requirements of each student.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop personalized education plans for students with special needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Computer Applications Development
Skills
Health safety
Social development
Documentation and reporting
Instructional strategies
Life skills training
Behavior management
Data collection
Data analysis
Timeline
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Hawthorne Country Day School
12.2003 - CurrentRead More
Monroe University
Associate of Arts from Computer Applications Development
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Mount Vernon High School
High School Diploma
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