Nicole Mazza
Princeton,MN
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional at Elk River High School, enhancing student success through behavior management and effective communication. Excelled in providing individualized support and fostering safe learning environments, demonstrating a commitment to special education and teacher collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and safety, leveraging skills in after-school program development and student assistance. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Elk River High School
05.2023 - Current
- Assist students in developing an understanding of course concepts by providing one on one support with verbal and non verbal individuals. (ASD/DCD)
- Afterschool activities with individuals to support a more emotional, team building, and social skills out in public.
- Providing a safe environment for other students and coworkers.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Providing personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Managed behaviors from a daily basis to rare behaviors throughout the school day.
Paraprofessional/Playground Supervisor
Princeton Intermediate School
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Oversaw about 20-30 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 over 100 students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Front Desk Manager
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Responded to 30 or more telephone, email and in-person inquiries throughout the night regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
- Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2017
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Management
- Educational Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Needs Support
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Certification
- PCA and CFSS support worker training
- Alice Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Violent and Non Violent
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Elk River High School
05.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional/Playground Supervisor
Princeton Intermediate School
09.2020 - 09.2023
Front Desk Manager
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
04.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Inver Hills Community College
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