Priscilla Graham
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes, and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
Staten Island, NY
03.2018 - Current
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Created displays of students' work in classroom areas and other school spaces.
- Engage and observe virtual class sessions
Parent Coordinator
Department Of Education
Staten Island, NY
11.2015 - 09.2017
- 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 services.
- Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Home visits for absent students
- Organize and distribute coat drive
- Introduce and organized weekly Robotics afterschool program at PS 78
- Co-Editor for the PS 78 school handbook
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Pending
Touro College
New York, NYThe Academy of Modern APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office, internet search, electronic database utilization, and social media
- Strong interpersonal skills include, positive attitude and unconditional positive regard towards others
- Experienced in talking to at risk persons in order to diffuse and de-escalate situation
- Skilled in reacting to stressful situations in an effective, proactive, and calm manner
Certification
- Certification in TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Interventions for Schools
- Certification in Basic Mediation Training
- Certification in Parent Leadership Series design to educate and empower parents.
- Certification in Life Coaching
- Certification in Mindfulness
Timeline
Crisis Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
03.2018 - Current
Parent Coordinator
Department Of Education
11.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Pending
Touro College
The Academy of Modern APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
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