Special Education Instructional Aide - Bernards Township School District - Basking Ridge, NJ
(2024-11)
- Nominated as ESP of the Year.
- Worked directly with students with complex disabilities and challenging behaviors, supporting positive outcomes.
Social Worker for Chronic Absenteeism - Central Jersey College Prep Charter School - Somerset, NJ
(2023-01 - 2024-11)
- Managed attendance records for 1,400+ students.
- Performed daily attendance audits and contacted families to verify absences.
- Filed and maintained truancy documentation with Franklin Township Court; attended trials and provided supporting documents.
- Produced weekly attendance reports for state and behavioral reporting.
Special Education Paraprofessional - The Center School - Somerset, NJ
(2021-08 - 2023-12)
- Provided daily instructional and behavioral support to students in an IEP-based setting, helping students progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
- Supported teachers with behavioral management techniques in classroom and school-wide settings.
- Selected to manage student workers in the school bistro and oversee the school lunch program serving all students daily.
- Implemented and taught a Middle School Life Skills program.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Somerset Hills School District - Bernardsville, NJ
(2015-01 - 2021-12)
- Provided instruction and assistance to support students' academic and behavioral goals.
- Assisted teachers with behavior management techniques and strategies.
- Only paraprofessional during this period to pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Administrative Assistant / Grant Writer - Somerset County Vo-Tech - Bridgewater, NJ
(2006-01 - 2007-12)
- Reported directly to the Program Director; managed calendar, phone, scheduling, presentations, and office correspondence.
- Maintained filing systems; supported teacher relations; documented employee evaluations; submitted program lesson plans.
- Prepared grant submission documents and supporting materials for applications.
- Partnered with community agencies to secure donations and maintain ongoing relationships.
Front Desk Administrator / HR Administrator - Taratec Development Corp - Bridgewater, NJ
(2004-01 - 2005-12)
- Planned and executed employee travel plans and itineraries.
- Managed incoming mail and packages.
- Created and modified documents for leadership.
- Scheduled office meetings and conference calls; coordinated facilities and conference room reservations.
- Set up events and trainings; ordered supplies and maintained common areas.
- Promoted to HR Administrator one month after initial hire.
Customer Service Representative - Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc. - Bernardsville, NJ
(1994-01 - 2004-12)
- Supported daily office operations and upkeep.
- Processed orders and provided customer support for domestic and international clients, including de-escalation and issue resolution.
Psychiatric Technician - Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center - Philadelphia, PA
(2003-01 - 2003-12)
- Supported a safe and structured environment for eating disorder patients in a residential treatment facility.
- Provided continuous supervision and enforced program routines and expectations.
- Responded quickly to psychiatric codes and adapted across unit rotations.
Substitute Teacher - Somerset Hills School District - Bernardsville, NJ
(2002-01 - 2003-12)
- Maintained classroom continuity by following lesson plans and reinforcing school-appropriate behavior expectations.
