Nicole (Nikki) Murano
Wall,NJ
Summary
Experienced friendly and outgoing Paraprofessional, excelling in classroom management and behavioral support. Skilled in teacher collaboration and IEP compliance, adept at fostering educational environments and improving learning outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional documentation skills and a commitment to student success, leveraging both empathy and strategic interventions to enhance classroom dynamics.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Wall Township Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted with classroom setup and organization, maintaining an efficient workspace conducive to learning for all students.
- Assisted in the collection of data to track student progress, using this information to adjust instructional strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Supported students during small group instruction, reinforcing concepts taught by the lead teacher.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Non-Instructional Paraprofessional
Wall Township Public Schools
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch and recess, ensuring safety at all times.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Executive Assistant
Canon Business Solutions
01.1995 - 03.2005
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and service data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Ridgefield Park, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral support
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom support
- IEP familiarity
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Wall Township Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Non-Instructional Paraprofessional
Wall Township Public Schools
09.2014 - 12.2020
Executive Assistant
Canon Business Solutions
01.1995 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
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