DARCY LASAVAGE
CARBONDALE,PA
Summary
Passionate, creative, and patient paraprofessional with 12 years’ experience in special and regular education classrooms. Knowledgeable of child and family development psychology. Accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons, and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self- empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional, Jr. /Sr. High School
Carbondale, Pa
12.2012 - Current
- Guided 20 special needs children in one-on-one environment, classroom environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management, documenting, and coordinating to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively with speech therapists, Occupational therapists, and physical therapists to integrate key learning into lesson plans.
Senior Center Manager
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
Scranton, PA
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Managed over 50 senior citizens by providing Meals on wheels, information, referrals, resources and assistance on benefits and services available to seniors in community.
- Plan, organize and coordinate community-based programming for senior citizen population.
- Develop and administer annual budget for activities and programs.
- Develop, coordinate, and supervise volunteers to assist with programming and activities.
- Maintain and publish schedule of all activities and other materials including brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, fliers, and related communications regarding senior adult programming.
Program Specialist
The Arc of NEPA
Scranton, PA
01.2004 - 05.2009
- Worked in various positions, head camp counselor, recreation and activities, and direct support professional.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
- Worked alongside other professional agencies to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Managed 5 community residential homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Managed staff and medication errors.
- On call pager responsibilities.
- Planned and executed ISP meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
Education
Non Degree - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
La Plume, PA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
2004
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Decision-making
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Issue Reporting
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Classroom Management
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Active Listening
- Computer Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- FBI fingerprinting clearance Criminal Record Check clearance PA Child Abuse History Clearance Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
Timeline
Paraprofessional, Jr. /Sr. High School
12.2012 - Current
Senior Center Manager
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
01.2011 - 10.2011
Program Specialist
The Arc of NEPA
01.2004 - 05.2009
Non Degree - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
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