Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powepoint and Excel
Nicole Biernesser
Suffern,NY
Summary
Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Certification in Special Education K-12
Demonstrated high success rate in facilitating student advancement to next grade level.
recognized for exceptional attention to detail Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
CTC Academy
Oakland, NJ
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Develop and implement lesson plans for classes of fifth and sixth grade students with a variety of different disabilities including, Autism, emotional disabilities, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
- Differentiate activities, lessons, and goals to meet each student's individual needs and abilities.
- Write and administer tests and evaluations adapted to the abilities of each student.
- Incorporate a variety of learning styles into each lesson to accommodate the needs of the diverse population.
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used data to track students' academic progress.
- Engage in dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
Instructional Paraprofessional
REED Academy
Oakland, NJ
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Providing ABA therapy 1:1 with individual students.
- Work with students in an all Autistic inclusive environment.
- School days 8:30-3:30.
- Have training in ABA therapy, Autism Services, Hi-Rasmus, and PMT.
Dog Bather
Pet Lodge & Day Spa
Rivervale, NJ
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Bathing and drying dogs for the groomers
- Ensuring the grooming room was clean, by vacuuming, cleaning the tubs, making new tubs with clean soap for bathing, removing hair build up, changing the garbage and emptying the vacuum when full.
- Washing day care and boarding dogs when needed up to 10-12 a day.
- Answering phones and booking appointments.
- Calling owners to let them know their dog was ready to be picked up.
- Checking dogs in and out when owners arrive.
- Cleaning kennels and letting dogs out.
- Feeding dogs
- Providing excellent service to customers
- Worked well with all staff members
Teacher
ST. DOMINIC'S SCHOOL
Blauvelt, NY
09.2008 - 04.2018
- Develop and implement lesson plans for classes of fifth and sixth grade students with a variety of different disabilities including, Autism, emotional disabilities, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
- Differentiate activities, lessons, and goals to meet each student's individual needs and abilities.
- Write and administer tests and evaluations adapted to the abilities of each student.
- Incorporate a variety of learning styles into each lesson to accommodate the needs of the diverse population.
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used data to track students' academic progress.
- Engage in dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis (1 year)
Student mentoring
Pet Grooming
High level of patience and love for all animals
Ability to coordinate, collaborate, and work with other employees on a daily basis
Teaching (10 years)
Special Education (10 years)
Developmental Disabilities Experience (10 years)
Early childhood education
Special Needs (10 years)
Classroom experience
Curriculum Development
Behavioral analysis therapy
Kennel Experience
Early childhood development
Tutoring
Behavior Management (10 years)
Proficient in management and organization
Time management
Writing Skills
Lesson planning
Behavioral analysis
Early childhood education
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
Excellent ability to understand the individual needs of animals and plan and utilize appropriate care plans accordingly
Literacy education
Autism Experience (10 years)
Childhood development
Animal Care
Curriculum development
Experience working with students
Classroom Management (10 years)
Attention to detail
Experienced with computers and data entry
Certification
Teaching Certification
Software
Proficient in Adobe and JavaScript
Frequently use Zoom
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
CTC Academy
09.2024 - 12.2025
Instructional Paraprofessional
REED Academy
07.2023 - 06.2024
Dog Bather
Pet Lodge & Day Spa
01.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher
ST. DOMINIC'S SCHOOL
09.2008 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education
Grand Canyon University