Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Work History
Paraprofessional
1 Year 9 Months
ESS Staffing Agency | 09.2024 - Current
Facilitated instructional support, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Assisted teachers in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Implemented individualized education plans, ensuring adherence to student-specific goals.
Collaborated with educators to develop tailored lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
Warehouse Picker
1 Year 7 Months
IKEA | 08.2019 - 03.2021
Picking order lines for customers as needed and stacking them on pallets nicely and well wrapped and strapped.
Reach tuck operator load and move heavy materials in warehouse maneuvering around narrow warehouse aisle.
School Safety Officer
17 Years 8 Months
New York Police Department | 12.2001 - 08.2019
Performed patrol within school building and on surrounding premises.
Operated stationary and hand-held scanning equipment.
Verified identity of visitors to school buildings and escorting them to appropriate offices.
Challenged unauthorized personnel by removing them from premises.
Intervened in verbal or physical altercations between students.
Confiscated weapons and other contraband from students.
File Clerk
2 Years 5 Months
Burlington County Community Action Program | 02.2010 - 07.2012
Filing correspondence and other records in alphabetical order.
Adding new material to file records and create new files as necessary.
Purging outdated materials, transferring them to inactive storage according to file maintenance guidelines.
Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from supervisor.
Placing materials into storage receptacles according to classification and identification information.
Answering and directing incoming calls.
School Safety Officer
6 Years 7 Months
New York Police Department | 12.2001 - 07.2008
Performed patrol within school building and on surrounding premises.
Operated stationary and hand-held scanning equipment.
Verified identity of visitors to school buildings and escorting them to appropriate offices.
Challenged unauthorized personnel by removing them from premises.
Intervened in verbal or physical altercations between students.
Confiscated weapons and other contraband from students.
Education
Diploma
High School Telecommunication Arts and Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 06.1989