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Nyisha Grissett-Newby

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

•Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities.

•Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. •Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. •Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

•Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Care Staff

DACS Foundation Inc.
Hartford, CT
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Built and maintained rapport with client and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
  • Assisted patient with eating tasks to support overall health and well belong.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Bridgeport Board Of Education
Bridgeport, CT
01.2023 - Current

•Assisted the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

•Assisted the certified teacher with instructing and supervising children in classroom activities, especially students identified as moderate to severely disabled.

•Worked with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce skills initially introduced by the certified teacher.

•Assisted the certified teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each child.

•Continuously monitored children to ensure safety at all times.

Teacher

The Village Initiative Project/Lighthouse Program
Bridgeport, CT
07.2021 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Driver

Uber Eats,DoorDash,Grubhub,Instacart
02.2018 - Current
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kelly Educational Services
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.

Education

Diploma - Fashion Design

Bullard Havens Technical Vocational High School
Bridgeport, CT
06.1991

Skills

  • Skills strategies
  • Instructional support
  • Student Supervision
  • Organization and Time Management

Certification

•Health Provider CPR/AED/First Aid(BLS) 12/23

•CNA Certification 07/23

•Mandated Reporter Training. 09/23

•CPI Training 04/23

Timeline

Direct Support Care Staff

DACS Foundation Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Bridgeport Board Of Education
01.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kelly Educational Services
09.2021 - 01.2023

Teacher

The Village Initiative Project/Lighthouse Program
07.2021 - Current

Driver

Uber Eats,DoorDash,Grubhub,Instacart
02.2018 - Current

Diploma - Fashion Design

Bullard Havens Technical Vocational High School
Nyisha Grissett-Newby