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Natalie Borrero

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Department of Education, specializing in curriculum adjustment and inclusive environment development. Proven skills in dog training and effective communication, with a focus on assessing individual needs and implementing tailored solutions. Committed to enhancing experiences for both students and canines through innovative methodologies and positive reinforcement techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

STEM Instructor

NIA Community Services Network
Brooklyn, NY
07.2024 - 08.2025
  • Created engaging STEM curriculum tailored for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated hands-on experiments to deepen understanding of scientific concepts.
  • Designed interactive lesson plans for various after-school activities.
  • Supervised students during educational and recreational sessions.
  • Monitored behavior and provided guidance to foster positive learning environments.

Group Leader

NIA Community Services Network
Brooklyn, New York
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supervises and engages a group of children.
  • Ensuring their safety.
  • Managing behavior to foster a positive environment.
  • Assisting with program setup.
  • Following lesson plans.
  • Maintaining daily attendance records.

Paraprofessional for District 75

Department of Education
New York City, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated interactions between special needs students and general education peers.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Adapted educational materials to meet individual student needs.
  • Provided daily support to enhance comprehension of expectations.

Created an inclusive classroom environment for all students to excel.

Lead Dog Trainer

Petco
New York City, USA
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients, and bonded with animals through regular contact. Utilized positive training methodologies, including food and toy rewards, marker training, humane training tools and verbal and leash corrections.
  • Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.
  • Discussed effective canine socialization methods with pet owners and explained the proper use of commands, including sit, stay, and down.
  • Coordinated continuing education training classes for staff to develop employee performance.
  • Trained and educated new dog trainers into the company. Teaching the background of dog behaviors, people and dog learning and how to manage proper tools when teaching human/dog.

Dog Trainer

Brooklyn Dog Training Center
Multiple Locations Throughout NYC, USA
12.2019 - 09.2023
  • Conducted training classes and assisted with animal behavior help requests and enrichment programs. Educated clients about canine behavior and positive reinforcement training methodologies.
  • Identifying problem behaviors, teaching the owner methods to train their dog, developing a training plan for the dog, and creating a welcoming environment.

Education

High School -

Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Curriculum adjustment
  • Student needs assessment
  • Environment adaptation
  • Dog training
  • Quick learning
  • Experience creation
  • Special education support
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

STEM Instructor

NIA Community Services Network
07.2024 - 08.2025

Group Leader

NIA Community Services Network
12.2023 - 06.2024

Paraprofessional for District 75

Department of Education
01.2022 - Current

Dog Trainer

Brooklyn Dog Training Center
12.2019 - 09.2023

Lead Dog Trainer

Petco
09.2017 - 01.2024

High School -

Fort Hamilton High School