Samantha Sileo
Garden City,NY
Summary
SUMMARY
Dedicated and compassionate education professional with extensive experience supporting diverse student populations. Skilled in individualized instruction, behavior management, and fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Passionate about student success, with a strong background in implementing educational strategies that enhance academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
10.2024 - Current
- Assist students with disabilities in a structured learning environment, providing tailored instruction and comprehension support.
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement IEP goals, manage behavior, and conduct Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT).
- Assist in Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Develop and maintain structured schedules for students, staff, and therapy sessions.
- Utilize visual supports, token boards, and AAC devices (Proloquo2Go) to enhance communication and engagement.
- Maintain open family communication through daily logs and conferences.
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to develop and execute student support plans.
Teacher
Scope Education Services
07.2024 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities during a yearly summer enrichment camp.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Physical Therapy Aide
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05-2024
Skills
- Special Education & IEP Support
- Individualized education planning
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
- Behavior Intervention & Classroom Management
- Visual Supports & Structured Schedules
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
Scope Education Services
07.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health
The University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
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