Tania Chapman
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate K-8 Paraprofessional with 20 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing individualized educational plans, implementing differentiated instruction, and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Specialist and Food Exploration
New York Edge
Brooklyn, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and facilitated engaging leadership, character-building, and youth development activities, enhancing participants' skills across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
- Fostered an inclusive, respectful environment that empowered youth voice, participation, and personal growth.
- Mentored and supported participants by building positive relationships, serving as a role model to inspire confidence and leadership.
- Teach leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, responsibility, goal setting, and decision-making.
- Plan and coordinate youth-led projects, community service initiatives, and leadership opportunities.
- Plan and facilitate interactive food exploration and nutrition education activities for school-age participants.
- Teach children about healthy eating habits, balanced meals, and the importance of proper nutrition.
K -8 Paraprofessional
P.S. 165 Ida Posner
Brooklyn, NY
09.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with general and special education teachers to implement instructional strategies that addressed diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers to implement effective instructional strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
- Support classroom instruction through differentiated lessons aligned with students' IEP goals and developmental needs.
- Monitor student progress by collecting and analyzing formal and informal assessment data to guide instruction and intervention.
- Foster positive, supportive relationships with students and families to encourage academic and social-emotional growth.
- Guided and supported paraprofessional staff to foster a collaborative classroom environment.
- Created an inclusive and engaging learning environment that promoted student independence and success.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
College of New Rochelle
05-2005
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- IEP development
- FBA implementation
- BIP creation
- Youth Development Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Guided Reading
- Progress tracking
- Academic Assessments
- Program Evaluation
- Nutrition Education Techniques
- Family engagement
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Internship Certificate – Birth–Grade 2 General Education
- Internship Certificate – Birth–Grade 2 Special Education
Timeline
Leadership Specialist and Food Exploration
New York Edge
02.2023 - Current
K -8 Paraprofessional
P.S. 165 Ida Posner
09.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
College of New Rochelle