Zainab Mahmood
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Recent graduate seeking opportunities to apply skills in a professional setting. Compassionate Behavioral/Teacher Aide with a proven ability to enhance productivity and efficiently complete tasks. With a background in behavior modification, crisis intervention, and individualized support planning, strong communication and empathy skills lead to positive outcomes in challenging environments. — Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds, and inspire a love of learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide/Behavioral Aide
Abilities First
New Windsor , NY
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- facilitating routine activities like toileting, writing, lunch,
- Enforced school rules and regulations to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information, and program adjustments used to boost comprehension. (IEP or 504).
- Facilitated sensory breaks using peanut balls, trampolines, swings, and weighted balls.
Implemented weighted ball exercises to promote physical engagement. - Utilized trampolines and swings to enhance motor skills during breaks.
Encouraged participation in sensory activities to improve focus and relaxation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies/Psychology
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2021
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh06-2019
Skills
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
- Artistic (painting and drawing)
- reading
- spend time with my family/pets
- hiking outdoors
Timeline
Teacher Aide/Behavioral Aide
Abilities First
03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies/Psychology
SUNY New Paltz
Associate of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy