Co-facilitate IEP meetings and promote team decisions that highlight the student's strengths and skills
Provided both group and individual counseling to students
Worked closely with the school district to ensure that students receive the necessary academic modifications and accommodations
Maintained open communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
Developed intervention plans for students who require additional support
Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
Teacher's Aide
Mount Pleasant Cottage School
08.2020 - 09.2022
Participation and engagement in the instruction
Provided cues, prompts, and scaffolds to assist students with class discussions
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
Parent Coordinator
M.S 022 Jordan Mott Middle
07.2019 - 06.2021
Increases parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent, and community organizations
Convenes regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concerns to parents met with parents about student needs to garner additional support
Maintained open, positive, and proactive communication between educators and families
Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access service.
Teacher Assistant
PS.527
09.2018 - 07.2019
Participated in professional development workshops to gain new insights into best practice
Helped children build essential social skills through group activities and structured playtime sessions
Provided one-on-one instruction for struggling students, improving their overall performance in the classroom.
Education
Master Degree - School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's - Sociology/Education
Lehman College - Bronx, NY
Certificate - ContemporaryTheory in Mental Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Classroom Practices and Organization
Activity Planning
IEP
Therapy and Counseling
Intervention Strategies
Conflict Resolution
Certification
Provisional School Counselor New York State Certified
Student Teacher at Washing Tech Magnet School, The Heights Community School, Hidden River Middle SchoolStudent Teacher at Washing Tech Magnet School, The Heights Community School, Hidden River Middle School
Teacher at Asmara Enlish School, Debarwa Secondary School and Enjoy Language SchoolTeacher at Asmara Enlish School, Debarwa Secondary School and Enjoy Language School