Nicole Ledgister
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute-Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Established and maintained valuable working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members, and other district employees
- Assisted in accomplishment of primary goals when it comes to individual or group setting to train students
- Supports teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence
- Provides direction to students in independent study and corrective program designed by teacher
- Assisted teacher in classroom activities
- Also assisted with non-instructional projects and duties for the students
- In care of kids with multiple disabilities and instructing them on independent living skills.
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving among students.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
Recruiter
Elite Staffing Group
Foresthills, NY
04.2000 - 02.2015
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employee
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership In Progress
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05-2025
Bachelor's of Liberal Studies - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME06-2024
Associate of Applied Science( AAS of Administrative Studies - Management, Business
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2022
Skills
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Autism Experience
- Childcare
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Experience with children
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Experience Working With Students
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Special Needs
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Skills
- Computer skills/ Linux, Red hat, Python, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel Workbook (5 years)
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Mentoring
- NJ Substitute Teacher License
- Certifications and Licenses
- Classroom Support
- Safety Understanding
- Crisis Management
- Skill-Building Support
- Social Integration
- Afterschool Programs
- IEP Familiarity
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Individual Student Assistance
- Student Engagement
Certification
- NYC School Attendance Teacher License
- NJ Teacher License
Timeline
Substitute-Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department Of Education
04.2015 - 08.2022
Recruiter
Elite Staffing Group
04.2000 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership In Progress
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Bachelor's of Liberal Studies - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Associate of Applied Science( AAS of Administrative Studies - Management, Business
Excelsior College
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