Pranav Bhatnagar
Ridgewood,United States
Summary
Active Middle School Classroom Paraprofessional in DOE with several years experience fostering positive and productive relationships with students and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Compassionate yet enthusiastic disposition creates classroom culture where students feel comfortable learning new concepts, expressing confusion, and embracing challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Offered educational, behavioral and emotional support to students to facilitate positive learning outcomes
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom management and document coordination
- Delivered curriculum in small group and one to one contexts
- Assessed and recorded students social-emotional and academic needs to plan goals for several students
- Familiarized myself and followed through on carrying out student IEPs
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
School Social Work Intern
New York City Department Of Education, New York
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Introduced SEL program for middle school aged students
- Facilitated support groups for both General and Special Educational Students during lunch and after school hours.
- Identified at-risk students and assisted in developing plans for specialized education and behavioral skills
- Interviewed students and their families to assess needs, track student progress in behavioral goals, and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates in programs such as My Brother's Keeper to promote leadership skills in gifted students
- Collaborated in creation of a Debate Club and supplementary Current Events classes for Middle School students.
- Cultivated skills and applied them to daily tasks rapidly growing more efficient and productive.
Digital Marketing/Social Media Coordinator
Amipi Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Pioneered several new endeavors in a temporary role for a B2B Diamond Wholesaler
- Implemented a trigger automation system to develop leads and create a direct pipeline for sales team
- Overhauled systemized inputs into CRM software
- Wrote copy for biweekly newsletters to client base
- Introduced sale of overstock merchandise on several B2C platforms
Artist's Assistant
Active Painter
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Sustained relationships with artists’ collectors and facilitated direct sales for artist
- Wrote press materials for exhibitions
- Assisted with the creation of virtual exhibitions during the Covid 19 pandemic
Review and Re-Invitations Committee Member
Deep Springs College
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained oversight of student and staff evaluations
- Conducting 1 on 1/ group workshop sessions with students about evaluations
- Provided recommendations about staff re-hiring
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Reed College
Reed College05.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Deep Springs College
Deep Springs, CA06.2016
Skills
- Multimedia Presentations
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Basic Classroom Instruction
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Experience with Middle School Aged Students with Emotional and Learning Disabilities
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- IEP Familiarity
- Classroom Management and Rules Enforcement
Certification
- Full Paraprofessional Training
- Multiple ATAS Passes
Timeline
Classroom Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2021 - Current
School Social Work Intern
New York City Department Of Education, New York
11.2020 - 06.2021
Digital Marketing/Social Media Coordinator
Amipi Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
Artist's Assistant
Active Painter
01.2020 - 07.2020
Review and Re-Invitations Committee Member
Deep Springs College
09.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Reed College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Deep Springs College
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