Silvana Chagas Villamar

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 10 years of experience in Special Education support roles and a Bachelor degree focusing on physiology .

• Paraprofessional, NYC DOE Ps.143Q, New York, NY, 09/17, Present, Support teachers and students in the classroom, Work with smaller groups, supporting and teaching, Supporting 1:1 students that needs help, Helping teachers with data collection with students who needs behavior support, Supporting the teachers in process monitoring and implementing new strategies in the classroom
• Assistant Teacher, Children's Garden School, New York, NY, 05/14, 08/17, Assist in all aspects of the school day, Lead classroom in the afternoons and when lead teacher is absent, Implement daily lessons including art, science, and cooking projects, Lead circle time, story time, and show and tell, Collaborate with lead and assistant teacher, Plan curriculum based on monthly seasonal themes, Discuss individual children's needs and progress, Participate in parent teacher conferences
• Nanny/Personal Assistant, Self - Employed, New York, NY, 01/05, 05/14, Assisted family with household needs, Organized home, Scheduled appointments, dinners, and travel, Helped to manage family finances, Supervised child's daily schedule, Tutored elementary aged child
• Tutor, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY, 01/12, 05/14, Assisted students with homework and exam prep, Answered students' questions regarding lessons and exams
• 2nd Grade Student Teacher, P.S. 112 Elementary School, Long Island City, NY, 03/13, 06/13, Assisted in all aspects of the school day, Worked one-on-one with students, Helped with reading and writing, Explained lessons to those that needed extra support, Collaborated with head teacher, Assisted in planning daily lessons, Aided with grading homework and tests

An honor graduate with a bachelor's degree and a proud member of PSI CHI, the International Honor Society in Psychology, I have been dedicated to both academic excellence and community service. My affiliation with the local NYPD through volunteer work has allowed me to give back to my community, especially supporting those in less favorable circumstances. These experiences have reinforced my passion for helping others and making a positive impact on the world around me.