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Yeseny Luis Estrada

Yeseny Luis Estrada

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Experienced paraprofessional with a strong background in supporting diverse student populations at Roselle Park School District. Specializes in behavior modification and communication strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to creating organized and safe learning environments that facilitate both academic and social development. Certified substitute teacher, reflecting dedication to educational support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Paraprofessional

ESS Northeast, LLC
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
  • Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
  • Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.

Paraprofessional

Kelly Education
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
  • Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.

Paraprofessional

Insight Workforce
Elizabeth, NJ
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
  • Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.

Sale Promotions

Melly Mell Production
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2012 - 12.2019
  • Increased sales by encouraging customers to purchase additional products and services.
  • Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.
  • Put together eye-catching displays to attract potential customers and encourage questions.
  • Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.
  • Worked promotional events for different products, persuading customers to purchase and documenting sales.
  • Taught customers how to personalize experiences with products and obtain maximum benefit.

Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2027

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Maximo Gomez Baez
Ciego De Avila Cuba
07.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Intensive English

Union County College
Elizabeth, NJ

Skills

  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Effective Communication
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Small Group Support and Assistance
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Audio-Visual Demonstrations
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Preparing Instructional Materials
  • Behavior Modification
  • Social Integration
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Data collection
  • Transition planning
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Social skills development
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Special needs
  • Classroom organization
  • Teacher assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Additional Information

Certified Substitute Teacher with experience working in classroom settings. Currently in the process of preparing for the Praxis Exam in Early Childhood Education to obtain full teacher certification.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Roselle Park School District
09.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

ESS Northeast, LLC
09.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Kelly Education
09.2021 - 06.2022

Paraprofessional

Insight Workforce
02.2020 - 06.2020

Sale Promotions

Melly Mell Production
09.2012 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Maximo Gomez Baez

Some College (No Degree) - Intensive English

Union County College

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

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