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Education
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Tara Curcio

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Motivated Teacher who is focused on student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives by helping improve their academic performance. Eager to help students of different skill levels excel and learn through any type of support, which includes differentiated instruction. Determined to support students in the best possible educational environment. Always ready to step in and help with any need. Determined to prevent conflict between students and respond to wrong doing after it occurs. Devoted to student learning and safety. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Excited to promote a positive workplace culture. Supporting a range of many diverse cultures in the classroom. Validating each child in the classroom, and gaining an understanding of their individual identities.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Department Of Education

Paraprofessional
05.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.

Education

Touro College
New York, NY

Master of Science from Early Childhood Special Education
09.2022

University Overview

  • Honoree of Touro's chapter of honor society Alpha Eta Sigma

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Crisis Management

Certification

  • Childhood Education - Grades 1-6
  • Students With Disabilities - Grades 1-6
  • Special Education - Grades 7-12 - Generalist

Additional Information

Additional Information

Completed Professional Developments

  • Quality IEP PL
  • Paraeducators: The backbone of the Teaching Team series
  • Specially Designed Instruction Series
  • Exploring Literary Resources to Promote Accessibility
  • Special Education meetings

Timeline

Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
05.2019 - Current
Touro College
Master of Science from Early Childhood Special Education
Tara Curcio