Nari Oak
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional focused on supporting students by assisting teachers with all types of classroom needs. Passionate about helping students and offering proven skills developed over 9 years of related experience. Committed to long-term student success through a well-rounded education.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
J. Spencer Smith Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Glen School
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Effectively worked with special needs students in operation with relevant specialists-assisted socially and emotionally challenged children in developing skills
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
- Supervised students throughout the day including lunch, bus duty and playground
- One on one interaction with child building fine motor skills and everyday activities
Substitute Teacher
Ridgewood Public Schools
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Substituted for absent Elementary and Middle school teachers
- Executed the day's curriculum as outlined by the lead teacher
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Inclusion/Resource Special Education Classroom Aide
Sommerville Elementary School
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided support to the lead classroom teacher by making necessary accommodations, implementing behavior plans, and giving individualized instruction to the students with special needs according to their IEP
- Served as a liaison between students and the child study team to aid in the creation, execution, or adjustment of their respective IEPS
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-5, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules for absent teachers
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Assessed student assignments to check quality, completeness and assign grades
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules for absent teachers
- Provided one on one support for student with emotional/behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
- Participated in professional workshops that work for the improvement of classroom management and the appropriate approach to meet the needs of children
- Worked in collaboration with case managers, speech and occupational therapist
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
Operations Manager
Emanuel Ungaro
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant Store Manager
Gianfranco Ferre Boutique
11.1993 - 12.1998
Assistant Boutique Manager
Tahari
10.1991 - 11.1993
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
06.1988 - 10.1991
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Adaptable
- Organizational abilities
- Relationship building and management
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Health and safety
Timeline
Paraprofessional
J. Spencer Smith Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Glen School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Ridgewood Public Schools
12.2018 - 04.2019
Inclusion/Resource Special Education Classroom Aide
Sommerville Elementary School
12.2015 - 11.2018
Operations Manager
Emanuel Ungaro
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant Store Manager
Gianfranco Ferre Boutique
11.1993 - 12.1998
Assistant Boutique Manager
Tahari
10.1991 - 11.1993
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
06.1988 - 10.1991
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
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