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NANCY D'AMICO

South Hackensack

Summary

Expertise in data collection and emotional support, combined with proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consistently enhances student progress and educational outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

One-to-One ABA Instructional Paraprofessional

REED Academy
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collect & analyze data to monitor progress and adjust programs as needed.
  • Collaborate with other educators, therapists, and family members to ensure consistency.
  • Maintain detailed records of learners progress.
  • Conduct assessments to identify needs and set measurable goals.
  • Develop and use visual aids and other educational materials to support learning.
  • Use positive reinforcement and other ABA techniques to encourage desired behaviors.
  • Provide intervention when necessary.

Special Education Instructional Aide

Lovell J. Honis School
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Offering behavioral and instructional support to the classroom teacher in accordance with the student's IEP.
  • Working one-on-one or in small groups with students to review and reinforce class material.
  • Assists with student supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, and recess.
  • Guide students with teacher-assigned tasks such as individual study, enrichment, and remediation.
  • Engage in reading activities with students, including listening to their reading and participating in other forms of oral communication.

Paraprofessional

Memorial School
10.2014 - 06.2023
  • Assisting the classroom teacher in planning and preparing materials for individual and group activities.
  • Monitoring students in the classroom and a variety of settings that include the lunchroom and playground.
  • Supporting students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational skills in the least restrictive environment.
  • Enforcing district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.
  • Collaborating and communicating with other educators and administrators with regard to academic and behaviors issues and observations.
  • Facilitating crisis intervention and assisting students with problem-solving techniques.

Education

M.A. - School Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2023

B.A. - Psychology

Montclair State University
01.2003

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Bergen Community College
01.2000

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptable team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Spreadsheets, Presentations/Slideshows, Genesis, HiRasmus
  • Child Supervision
  • Behavior Management
  • Academic, emotional, and social support

Timeline

One-to-One ABA Instructional Paraprofessional

REED Academy
01.2024 - 06.2025

Special Education Instructional Aide

Lovell J. Honis School
10.2023 - 01.2024

Paraprofessional

Memorial School
10.2014 - 06.2023

M.A. - School Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University

B.A. - Psychology

Montclair State University

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Bergen Community College

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