Rehan Morkos
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional at Thomas C. Brown School P.S. 44, focused on behavior management and effective communication. Successfully facilitated student progress by implementing customized support and creative teaching techniques. Proficient in CPR and first aid, promoting a calm and respectful atmosphere. Expertise in Great Leaps training, enhancing overall educational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Thomas C.Brown School P.S. 44
12.2013 - Current
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms and common areas to enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with behavioral interventions, improving classroom management and student progress tracking.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty to foster a positive learning environment.
- Delivered one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects to enhance student support.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing necessary accommodations for diverse learning needs.
- Modeled appropriate behavior to promote respectful classroom culture and reinforce positive peer interactions.
- Prepared instructional materials and displays to assist teachers in creating engaging lessons.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Cafe Manager
Meena's House Cafe
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
- Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
- Responded to customer feedback with prompt and effective solutions, reinforcing commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer experience by implementing a new cafe layout that encouraged more foot traffic and comfortable seating arrangements.
- Collaborated on special event planning for the café such as themed nights or holiday promotions.
- Boosted sales growth by developing innovative marketing strategies and engaging promotional events.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards and achieved consistent scores A.
Bible Study Teacher
Archangel Michael and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Chu
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Led small group sessions focused on targeted skill development, resulting in marked improvement in weaker areas for participating students.
- Implemented various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students'' needs were met.
- Assisted in organizing weekly study groups outside of class time to reinforce key concepts from lectures and readings.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using this data to inform instructional decisions and improve the overall effectiveness of teaching methods.
- Managed 30 students at a time in class
- Encouraged independent research projects, challenging students to delve deeper into subject matter and expand their knowledge base.
- Provided constructive criticism on written assignments while guiding students towards more effective writing techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood 1-6
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY06-2024
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom organization
- CPR and first aid
- Classroom management
Certification
- Great Leaps
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cafe Manager
Meena's House Cafe
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bible Study Teacher
Archangel Michael and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Chu
03.2016 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Thomas C.Brown School P.S. 44
12.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood 1-6
College of Staten Island
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