Rachael Alexander
Teacher Assistant
Queens,New York
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Assistant
CHESTER PARK PS062
Richmond Hill, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Home Health Aide
Quality Home Health Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Home Health Aide
Aliah Home Care
East Elmhurst, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
02.2018 - Nov2022
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Residential Counselor
Ohel Family Services
Brooklyn, New York
02.2004 - 04.2022
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA06.2019
High School Diploma - Communications
August Martin High School
Jamaica, NY06.2002
Skills
- Life Skills Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Student Health and Safety
- Organization and Prioritization
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Inventory and Requisition of Instructional Materials
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Instructing Small Groups
- Instructional Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
- Teacher Assistant certification
- CPR training
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Dyslexia Training
- Explicit Bais Training
Timeline
Paraprofessional Assistant
CHESTER PARK PS062
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Quality Home Health Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Aliah Home Care
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
02.2018 - Nov2022
Residential Counselor
Ohel Family Services
02.2004 - 04.2022
Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
High School Diploma - Communications
August Martin High School
- Teacher Assistant certification
- Child Abuse
- CPR training
- Diabetes Training
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Dyslexia Training
- Explicit Bais Training
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