Samina Akhtar
East Meadow,New York
Summary
As a paraprofessional, I have worked with children with special needs for the last 8 years. I am compassionate towards the social and emotional needs of students with these needs. I have strong communication skills, patience, and empathy in working with families and students engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities to increase my skills and knowledge in supporting students with autism. I am eager to work with children that will enable me to utilize my skills and knowledge, share ideas and materials, and broaden my interest and experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
P23Q
Queens, New York
09.2015 - Current
- Experience in creating and implementing individual education plans according to the unique needs of students.
- Collaborations with multi-disciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to address students' comprehensive needs.
- Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and a strong understanding of behavior management techniques.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Assisted BCBAs with developing intervention programs based on assessments, evaluations, and observations of client behaviors.
- Provided direct instruction to students according to individualized behavior plans.
- Work with severely emotional students in an inpatient hospital
Developed coordination through :
- Physical Activities
- Games
- Building blocks
- Painting
Teacher Aide
North Bellmore Union Free School District
Bellmore, NY
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Suny Old Westbury
Westbury, NY05-2025
Skills
- Activity Oversight
- Teacher Support
- Excellent computer skills
- Effective Communication
- Toilet training
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis Management
- Mental Health Assessment
- Excellent Interpersonal skills, demonstrate respect for everyone
- Communicate with eye contact and active listening
- Ability to work individually and as a part of team
Internship
Al Noor Medical Center - East Meadow, New York 11554
02/2025 - Current
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in the computer system.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details, and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
Accomplishments
- Expert in Excel, Salesforce, Microsoft Word
- Level 1 & 2 certification in teaching assistant
- Attended multiple professional development workshops
- Providing language assistance for bilingual students
Languages
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
P23Q
09.2015 - Current
Teacher Aide
North Bellmore Union Free School District
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Suny Old Westbury
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