NANCY PRISCO
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Friendly, energetic, and motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. Committed to working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students. Clear communicator who prioritizes students’ success, as well as their holistic development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
East Brunswick Public Schools
East Brunswick, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Supported individual students with special needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
- Collaborated with educational staff to maintain accurate student records and assessments.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for targeted interventions.
- Organized classroom resources and materials, ensuring efficient learning environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hazlet Township Public Schools
Hazlet, NJ
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Autism Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
Old Bridge, United States
09.2019 - Current
- Supported child with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted child with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for child well-being.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided transportation and coordinated doctor appointments and therapies.
- Implemented behavioral plans for child with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
Marlboro Township, NJ
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2015
Associate of Science - Educational Paraprofessional
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA2012
High School Diploma - undefined
East Brunswick Votec High School
East Brunswick, NJ2008
Skills
- Positive and encouraging
- People-oriented
- Emotionally supportive
- Organized
- Student-centered learning
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- New Jersey Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Fast learner
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
East Brunswick Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hazlet Township Public Schools
12.2021 - 02.2022
Autism Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
02.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Educational Paraprofessional
Kaplan University
High School Diploma - undefined
East Brunswick Votec High School