Seina DeCrescenzo
Carthage,MO
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Joplin Schools
Joplin , MO
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
BCSS Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Anderson, MO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Carthage R9 School District
Carthage, MO
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
Paraprofessional
Carthage Senior High School
Carthage, MO
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Education
Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE
Online04-2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin12-2021
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Learning Style Assessments
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Excellent classroom management
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Joplin Schools
06.2023 - Current
BCSS Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Carthage R9 School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Carthage Senior High School
10.2018 - 10.2021
Certification - Elementary Education
ABCTE
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Missouri Southern State University