Rubica Lal
Hicksville,NY
Summary
Detailed-oriented, student-centric Assistant Teacher with 11 years of experience in education. Strong competencies for reinforcing lessons presented by teachers by reviewing materials with students one-on-one or in small groups. Perceptive at student monitoring in class, between classes, other activities and on field trips. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and upbeat attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Nassau BOCES, Willet Avenue Paraprofessional
Hicksville, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Accepted leadership role for classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Paraprofessional - Summer Program
BOCES CRC, RKS, Willet Avenue
Hicksville, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Maintained routine in classroom based on Individualized Education Program goals
- Create classroom schedules and maintain organization/management
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Work with set up learning computers and host to ensure this aligns with expected teaching methods
- Learned and taught in applied behavior analysis classroom.
Student Teacher
Farmingdale Middle School
Farmingdale, NY
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs
Teacher Assistant
Nassau BOCES, Rosemary Kennedy School
Wantagh, NY
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Efficient and knowledgeable in facilitating students' communication by using various forms of augmentative communication devices
- Collaborated with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conferred with building’s Behavior Intervention Specialist on creating and successfully implementing Behavior Intervention Plans
- Worked with building specialist on creating and implementing Meal Time Management Plans
Head Teacher - Infant Classroom
Play
Mineola, NY
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher Assistant
Sunshine Developmental School
Jamaica, NY
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Translated Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi during CSE meetings
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Education
MBA) Masters of Education -
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ05.2019
BA) Bachelors of Arts - History
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2016
AA) Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City05.2015
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Special Education
- Google Docs
- Educational Games
- Quasting-as needed
Certification
Professional Certification: Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Emergency COVID-19 Certification
TESOL Teacher Assistant
Pending Certifications
- Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Initial Certificate
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial Certificate
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Emergency COVID-19
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Initial Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Emergency COVID-19
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn"
Loovas
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Nassau BOCES, Willet Avenue Paraprofessional
01.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
Farmingdale Middle School
02.2019 - 05.2019
Teacher Assistant
Nassau BOCES, Rosemary Kennedy School
09.2016 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional - Summer Program
BOCES CRC, RKS, Willet Avenue
07.2015 - Current
Head Teacher - Infant Classroom
Play
11.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher Assistant
Sunshine Developmental School
11.2010 - 05.2014
MBA) Masters of Education -
Grand Canyon University
BA) Bachelors of Arts - History
SUNY Old Westbury
AA) Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
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