Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Sastia Montilla

Cranston,RI

Summary

Enthusiastic and Creative Paraprofessional & Teachers Assistant. Have been working with children and Adults ranging from 3-21 years of age. Have over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs. Fun loving and caring responsible and outgoing helper in any type of learning environment.

Experienced with providing comprehensive classroom support and individualized student assistance. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance learning environment. Knowledge of fostering student engagement and promoting inclusive educational practices.

Enthusiastic [Job Title], experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.

Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.

Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.

Goal-oriented [Job Title] offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Enthusiastic [Job Title] with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers.

Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional /Teacher's Assistant

Cranston Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Supported lead teachers in developing engaging curriculum materials tailored to students'' unique learning needs.
  • Increased student engagement by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and online resources into daily instruction.
  • Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Assisted in preparing classroom materials including worksheets, visual aids, and manipulatives to enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Provided assistance to students during independent work periods, offering guidance and encouragement as they worked on assignments and projects.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Soliant
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked alongside of a teacher and a teacher assistant. We worked as a team, together to make a warm loving caring learning environment for 6 Autistic children on all levels of the spectrum and different educational challenges and learning styles. Helped nurture positive learning styles, through play and sensory activities.

Assistant

Autism Care Partners
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Worked with younger children on the spectrum. Helped foster creative play and learning tailored to their specific needs and ages. Children learned through play and reading and coloring and songs. Children had interactions thru play which helped them learn to share and communicate between staff and children their age.

Support Staff

Seven Hills
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided home based support to families of children with special needs (ages 6-18 years old) offered transportation / support with medical appointments and recreational activities to foster learning thru intergrating in the community with their peers. Rekiable member of support tea, closely followed client serice and behavioral plans and documentedee progress thru written and verbal communication.

Education

Associates - Education, Special Education

Community College of RI
01.2003

Teacher's Assistant Certification - undefined

RI Northern Collaborative
01.2015

Skills

  • Reliable Team Member
  • Familiar with all levels of Autism
  • Can follow thru effectively
  • Loving, Caring, Nurturing Assistant
  • Fun, Outgoing & Passionate about working
  • Creative problem solving
  • Classroom organization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Instructional support
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Special education
  • Learning styles
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Patient
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Organization and prioritization
  • CPR and first aid
  • Classroom support
  • Teacher assistance
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Supervising student activities
  • Storytelling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Teacher Assistant, Rhode Island Northern Collabortive - 2014
  • Certified CPR, Rhode Island Red Cross - 2024

Timeline

Paraprofessional /Teacher's Assistant

Cranston Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Soliant
01.2024 - 06.2024

Assistant

Autism Care Partners
01.2023 - 01.2023

Support Staff

Seven Hills
01.2018 - 01.2020

Teacher's Assistant Certification - undefined

RI Northern Collaborative

Associates - Education, Special Education

Community College of RI
Sastia Montilla