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Paula Brooks-Vazquez

Ridley Park,PA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owned/Director

HappyFeet Learning Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2008 - 07.2011
  • Developed engaging educational programs for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years b.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to improve 6
  • Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with developmental standards.
  • Oversaw staff training to enhance teaching techniques and classroom management skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and progress in learning.
  • Managed daily operations ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.

Special Education Instructional Aide

Radnor School District
Radnor, Pennsylvania
10.2006 - 07.2008
  • Organized learning materials to enhance classroom engagement and accessibility.
  • Prepared instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
  • Monitored student progress, behavior, and attendance.
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.

Special Education Instructional Aide

Southeast District Schools
Delaware County , PA
09.2003 - 10.2006
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional activities.
  • Supported students with special needs during daily lessons and transitions.
  • Organized learning materials to enhance classroom engagement and accessibility.
  • Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
  • Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and history.
  • Helped teachers manage classroom and workload.
  • Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
  • Incorporated technology into instruction when appropriate.
  • Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking

Strayed University
Delaware Country
03-2008

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Community College Phila
Philadelphia, PA
09-2003

Skills

  • Child welfare compliance
  • Curriculum enhancement
  • Team building initiatives
  • Communication facilitation
  • Performance assessment methods
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Staff management
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Business management
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Owned/Director

HappyFeet Learning Center
03.2008 - 07.2011

Special Education Instructional Aide

Radnor School District
10.2006 - 07.2008

Special Education Instructional Aide

Southeast District Schools
09.2003 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking

Strayed University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Community College Phila
Paula Brooks-Vazquez