Casandra Peterson

I am a multi-experienced individual with a passion for supporting children in their educational, developmental and behavioral journey. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow. Willing to relocate: Anywhere. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Staff Substitute-Teacher - The Jewish Board - New York, NY

(2022-02 - 2022-08)

• Early Childhood Educator working with children with developmental delay
• Supplying one on one attention to individual students while still focusing on the group.
• On the job training and tutelage in a therapeutic and learning through play model
• Encourage students to be kind to themselves and others using evidence based theory therapeutic techniques

Paraprofessional - HOMECARE THERAPIES LLC - Hicksville, NY

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
• Organized classroom, placing books back on shelves and desks to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
• Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
• Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
• Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
• Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
• Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
• Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Security Officer - FSO Onsite Outsourcing - New York, NY

(2016-10 - 2018-04)

• Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
• Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
• Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
• Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services - Borough Of Manhattan Community College Of The City University Of New York (2017-08 - 2019-12)