Special education paraprofessional who assists students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusion setting (i.e. the least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional, health, and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Hi, I’m
Natalie Pagan
Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caldwell West-Caldwell School
Special Education Paraprofessional
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisting students in achieving academic success
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
- Personal care
- Social integration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and regular education
- Provided extra support during or after a teacher's lesson
The Arc Of Essex County
Respite Care Worker
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained environment safe, healthy, pleasant, and homelike for each individual.
- Provides training, support, transportation, and assistance for each individual to enable her/him to complete daily routines in a safe, healthy, productive, and dignified manner. This usually includes toileting, bathing, dressing, laundry, recreation, etc.
- Encourages independence by providing both opportunity and appropriate levels of skill training.
KinderCare Learning Centers
Summer Camp & Before/Aftercare Lead Teacher
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Implement the KinderCare curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
Education
CaldwellCaldwell, NJ
Associate of Science from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
06.2028
University Overview
North Bergen High SchoolNorth Bergen, NJ
High School Diploma
06.2020
University Overview
Skills
- Special Education
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Monitoring
- IEP Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- CPI Certified
- Rethink Ed Training Modules
- Schedule Management
- First Aid/CPR
Volunteer
Volunteer
- Jared Box Project: created boxes that included supplies and toys that ranged for different age groups to bring joy and a smile to patients at the hospital
- Caldwell Service Day: Cleaned up the local parks in the community
- (SAAC) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
- Cross Country/Track & Field - Caldwell University
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respite Care Worker
The Arc Of Essex County
09.2023 - Current
Summer Camp & Before/Aftercare Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2023 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Caldwell West-Caldwell School
01.2023 - Current
Caldwell
Associate of Science from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
North Bergen High School
High School Diploma
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