Toni Ann Bellafiore
605 Montauk Highway, Bayport,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Blossoming Behavior
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Lab Facilitator/ Math Teacher Assistant
Archer Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
- Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, cellular etc...
- Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.
- Maintain inventory in Incident IQ system for storage, broken and in service chromebooks.
- Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first-level troubleshooting of technical processes to support desk staff.
- Pull out certain students in varicious grade levels to assist them in the areas they are having difficulty in math.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance (mainly in math).
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Special Education TA (Summer Program)
Nassau BOCES
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
Community Habilitation Worker
A-1 Universal
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned, assigned and directed work, as well as evaluated employee performance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Before/After-School Group Leader
Birch Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Food Service Worker
Meadow Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Loss Prevention Officer
Century 21 Department Stores
12.2001 - 07.2017
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Trained all new executives and asset protection personnel.
- Headed safety and loss prevention programs by guiding staff.
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2011
Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Small Group Support and Assistance
Certification
Teacher Assistant Level 1
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Blossoming Behavior
04.2022 - Current
Community Habilitation Worker
A-1 Universal
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lab Facilitator/ Math Teacher Assistant
Archer Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Special Education TA (Summer Program)
Nassau BOCES
07.2019 - 08.2022
Before/After-School Group Leader
Birch Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Food Service Worker
Meadow Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Loss Prevention Officer
Century 21 Department Stores
12.2001 - 07.2017
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nassau Community College
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