Riah C. Singh-Lopez
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Radburn Elementary School
Fair Lawn, NJ
11.2016 - 04.2025
- Work with individual students or small groups to build up skills.
- Conduct instructional exercises allocate by teachers.
- Prepared student charts and work folders.
- Assisted teachers with repetition of materials and grading tests.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities such as Handle with Care Training.
ABA Paraprofessional
Lester C. Noecker School
Roseland, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained computerized records for educational and behavioral development.
- Provide direction to students in independent study and corrective programs.
- Assist teacher in classroom activities with non-instructional projects and duties.
- Support teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional occurrence.
Group Teacher-Our Gang Child Care Center
Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck, NJ
08.2003 - 04.2015
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment in the classroom.
- Created computerized, weekly lesson plans to establish a schedule and classroom routine.
- Orchestrated and led activities to develop students physical, emotional and social growth.
- Kept progress notes evaluating behavior, development, and health - Reported and discussed any possible problems with specialists and parents.
- Organized group activities: field trips, games, painting, storytelling, music, and plays.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in education.
Administrative Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Alphabet Soup Child Care Center
Ridgefield Park, NJ
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Act as an assistant to the director, answering phones, typing correspondence, maintaining a computerized database and ordering supplies.
- Serve as a liaison between parents and the director, orchestrating meetings.
- Fulfill both short and long term substitute assignments, teaching students of varied age levels.
- Adhered closely to lesson plans; kept students motivated, engaged and focused.
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ 09.2022 - 02.2026
Certified ETS Paraprofessional Teacher -
Hudson County Schools Of Technology
Jersey City, NJ 01.2015 - 08.2015
Skills
- Patience and compassion
- Cultural awareness
- Proven work ethics
- Team-building
- Supervision
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
- Familiarity with emergency procedures
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
09.2022 - 02.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Radburn Elementary School
11.2016 - 04.2025
ABA Paraprofessional
Lester C. Noecker School
09.2015 - 06.2017
Certified ETS Paraprofessional Teacher -
Hudson County Schools Of Technology
01.2015 - 08.2015
Group Teacher-Our Gang Child Care Center
Holy Name Medical Center
08.2003 - 04.2015
Administrative Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Alphabet Soup Child Care Center
08.1999 - 05.2003