Shelley Peria
Canton,NY
Summary
Dedicated Substitute Teacher and Substitute Certified School Counselor successful in long-term classroom management on behalf of teachers absent for extended periods. Talent for utilizing diverse educational techniques. Proven skills in behavior modification, classroom and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Josie's Little Pizzeria
Canton, NY
05.2020 - Current
- Mangage daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, presentation.
- Trained new employees guidance on job duties with proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Received, organize, rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Substitute Teacher
Ogdensburg City School District
Ogdensburg, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Lead class of 15-20 students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Maintained order in the classroom by effectively executing lesson plans left by the assigned teacher.
- Applied appropriate teaching strategies to use in the classroom with various skill levels.
- Integrated technology with learning activities using; SMART board, ClassDojo, GoNoodle, and document camera.
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Ogdensburg, NY
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing classroom materials.
- Provided individualized instruction to students needing additional support.
- Monitored student progress and reported results to the teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and administrators on instructional strategies.
Middle School 12:1:1 Life Skills Teacher
Ogdensburg City School District
Ogdensburg, NY
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Created lesson plans introducing basic life skills being, time management, organization and goal setting.
- Encouraged students to take responsibility for their actions by demonstrating the importance of accountability.
- Assisted students to build and recognize strengths and self-worth.
- Modified instructional material based on each student's individual needs.
Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Ogdensburg, NY
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided individual counseling for elementary students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
- Counseled three elementary students regularly following IEP to meet specific goals.
- Represented student and district's interests to groups such as CSE, DSS, CPS, and outside service providers.
- Participated in school initiatives such as field trips, and student placement.
Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
Massena Central High School
Massena, NY
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Individually counseled seven mandated Freshmen students according to their IEP or 504 plan.
- Reviewed high school courses and graduation requirements with freshmen students to draft 4-year plans.
- Counseled numerous students in short-term crises such as bullying-victim or classroom behavior.
- Served as a member of Freshmen Academy with other 9th-grade faculty members.
School Counselor Intern
Lisbon Central School
Lisbon, NY
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided individual counseling for students in grades 6-8 to address anxiety.
- Facilitated group counseling for six elementary students weekly on social skills.
- Observed several IEP meetings with the Committee of Special Education.
- Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as open house, and report card night.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - School Counseling
St. Lawrence University
Canton05.2018
Master of Education - Human Development and Counseling
St. Lawrence University
Canton05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Communication Arts
St. Lawrence University
Canton05.2015
Skills
- Adaptable
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group Instruction
- Organizational Abilities
- IEP Understanding
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Student Counseling
- Google Classroom
- Listening Actively
Affiliations
- Northern Zone Association for Counselors and Development(NZACD)
- New York State School Counseling Association(NYSSCA)
Certification
NYS Provisional Certificate, School Counselor, Pre-K-12
30+Hours of Training in Mediation and Conciliation, Certified Mediator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School 12:1:1 Life Skills Teacher
Ogdensburg City School District
05.2021 - 06.2021
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Manager
Josie's Little Pizzeria
05.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ogdensburg City School District
05.2018 - Current
Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
04.2018 - 06.2018
Long-Term Substitute School Counselor
Massena Central High School
08.2017 - 02.2018
School Counselor Intern
Lisbon Central School
02.2017 - 05.2017
Certificate of Advanced Study - School Counseling
St. Lawrence University
Master of Education - Human Development and Counseling
St. Lawrence University
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Communication Arts
St. Lawrence University
NYS Provisional Certificate, School Counselor, Pre-K-12
30+Hours of Training in Mediation and Conciliation, Certified Mediator
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