Vincent Waska Jr.
Bethel,AK
Summary
Dedicated Intensive Needs Aide skilled in classroom management and emotional support. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and enhance student engagement. Eager to learn new ideas to help the students' learning activities.
Overview
1
1
Language
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Needs Aide 1
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Kasigluk, Alaska , Alaska
09.2013 - 10.2025
- Assisted students with special needs during lessons and daily routines to enhance learning experiences.
- Fostered positive relationships with students through active listening and reinforcement of behavior expectations, contributing to a supportive classroom environment.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the school district.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Documented client progress and care plans accurately to inform tailored support strategies.
- Implemented safety measures to enhance client well-being consistently.
- Facilitated classroom management and student engagement activities for teachers.
- Supported teachers by helping with classroom activities and instruction. with classroom activities and instruction.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational programs and initiatives.
- Organized classroom materials to maintain a tidy learning environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for lessons and activities.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student development strategies and needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Sorted and arranged instructional materials for classroom use. for the teacher's use in the classroom.
Basketball Coach
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Kasigluk, AK, AK
11.2015 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
- Developed practice plans tailored to student-athlete skill levels and team goals.
- Coordinated training sessions focusing on fundamental basketball techniques and strategies.
- Monitored player progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered teamwork and sportsmanship among players through structured activities.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged respect among teammates while fostering an atmosphere of sportsmanship.
- Collaborated with parents and faculty to support student-athlete development.
- Organized game schedules and transportation logistics for away games.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Rural Development Community Research And Cultural
University of Kuskokwim Campus
Bethel, AK05-2008
Skills
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Material preparation
- Progress tracking
- Safety implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Reinforcement techniques
- Behavior management
- Behavior intervention
- Adaptive support
- Daily living support
- Student care
- Program development
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Clear communication
- Written communication
- Documentation
- Record keeping
- Data management
- Event organization
- Schedule coordination
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Child growth
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Training support
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
- Team building
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Reinforcement techniques
- Active listening
- Report development
- Verbal communication
- Documentation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- High School Diploma
- Bachelors Degree
- Jr. High Basketball Coach 8 years
High School Basketball Coach 1 year
Timeline
Basketball Coach
Lower Kuskokwim School District
11.2015 - 03.2023
Intensive Needs Aide 1
Lower Kuskokwim School District
09.2013 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Rural Development Community Research And Cultural
University of Kuskokwim Campus