Paul Lalvay
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with expertise in classroom management and support. Collaborates with educators to develop tailored strategies that enhance student engagement and behavior, including implementing IEP accommodations. Manages schedules and coordinates resources to optimize instructional delivery and foster a positive learning environment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Reinforced student learning through small-group tutoring and one-on-one assistance.
- Facilitated IEP accommodations and supported classroom strategies to enhance student learning.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Implemented individualized behavior management strategies to support student engagement.
- Managed small groups during lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. of students during instruction time.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained orderly classroom environments.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supported Department Education teachers with classroom instruction and lesson materials.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Communicated student needs with teachers, counselors, and support teams.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Planned and led activities to promote students' physical, emotional, and social development.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and hallway transitions.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Server Manager
Oheka Castle
Long Island, NY
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated fine dining service standards across weddings, galas, and private functions.
- Trained serving staff on hospitality etiquette, table settings, and guest service.
- Managed banquet server schedules for luxury estate dining and special events.
- Monitored floor service during receptions, dinners, and catered events at the castle.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm communication and professional follow-up.
- Supervised setup and breakdown of dining rooms, bars, and event spaces.
- Reviewed server performance and coached staff on service procedures and teamwork.
- Communicated with kitchen and event teams to support smooth banquet service.
- VerifIed and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Maintained table setting by removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling drinks.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.
- Provided information about menu selections and made recommendations.
- Provided cross and ongoing training to help servers and wait staff improve skills crucial for productivity.
- Oversaw food preparation and safety protocols to comply with federal, state and local regulatory guidelines regarding food service.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operation of servers.
- Ensured that all servers were compliant with industry regulations relating to security protocols.
- Developed policies, procedures, and standards for server management and maintenance.
- Provided technical assistance to internal staff members related to server usage and operations.
- Analyzed system logs and identified potential issues with server operations.
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers and provided friendly service during checkout.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at CVS front register.
- Handled returns, exchanges, and receipt questions at customer counter.
- Scanned products and applied CVS promotions, coupons, and rewards.
- Balanced cash drawer and verified register totals after shifts.
- Restocked front-end merchandise and maintained clean checkout areas.
- Followed CVS policies for age checks, refunds, and payment handling.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Williamsburg Arts & Technology
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- IEP support
- IEP implementation
- Classroom instruction
- Small-group tutoring
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Student supervision
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Training delivery
- Data collection
- Schedule management
- Safety
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Team coordination
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- National education association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified Working With Children and Specialized Children
Affiliations
- Gym
- Drawing
- Painting
- Teaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
09.2024 - 09.2026
Server Manager
Oheka Castle
04.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
08.2019 - 12.2020
Williamsburg Arts & Technology