Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in educational instruction. Committed to helping students achieve academic goals. Delivers positive encouragement and concept reinforcement to students to boost learning and classroom confidence. Demonstrates success in delivering educational support and instruction to learners of various abilities.
Hi, I’m
Stephanie Terlizzi
Sicklerville
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Washington Township Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
ChemistryRX
Compounding Technician
05.2018 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Compound specialty solutions, cream, and ointment for children and adults
The Learning Experience
Head Preschool Teacher
12.2010 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
St Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Kindergarten Teacher
09.2015 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Gloucester County Public Schools
One-on-One Paraprofessional
09.2005 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
The Malvern School Of Washington Twp.
Toddler Teacher (6-18 Month)
06.2005 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 month to 18 month years old.
Bright Beginnings West
Teacher's Assistant
09.2001 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityGloucester County College, NJ
Masters from Elementary Education K-5
06.2009
University Overview
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityGloucester County College, NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
06.2006
University Overview
Gloucester County College Sewell, NJ
Associate of Arts from Education
06.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Lesson Planning
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Problem Solving
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Relationship Building
- Individual Student Instruction
- Play-Based Learning
Certification
CEAS, Elementary School Teacher, State of New Jersey, February 2, 2009
In Process- (application pending) CE- P3 :preschool through grade 3 certification
Additional Information
Additional Information
Teaching Experiences
-Behavior Modification Plans
-Differentiated Instruction
-STEAM
-Writers Workshop
-Everyday Math
-Teacher In-Services
-Substitute Teacher
-Morning and Afterschool Assistant
-Summer Programs for children
-Student Teaching 2nd grade
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Washington Township Schools
03.2024 - Current
Compounding Technician
ChemistryRX
05.2018 - 02.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
St Rose Of Lima Catholic School
09.2015 - 10.2016
Head Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
12.2010 - 06.2018
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Gloucester County Public Schools
09.2005 - 12.2010
Toddler Teacher (6-18 Month)
The Malvern School Of Washington Twp.
06.2005 - 08.2005
Teacher's Assistant
Bright Beginnings West
09.2001 - 05.2005
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Masters from Elementary Education K-5
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
Gloucester County College
Associate of Arts from Education