Highly energetic paraprofessional with 3+ years of experience assisting the teaching efforts for preschool, middle school, special education students
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Highly energetic paraprofessional with 3+ years of experience assisting the teaching efforts for preschool, middle school, special education students. Assist with curriculum development, devise lesson plans, and integrate modern instructional techniques for maximum retention. Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop skills at their own pace. A Highly enthusiastic and hardworking Employee with many skills.
Willing to relocate to: Roselle, NJ - Union, NJ - Elizabeth, NJ. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
ABA Therapist at Overcomers ABA Services-NJ (2023-12 – Present)
Working with children and adults who have autism or other conditions that impact their behavior. Going into homes, schools or clinics working one-on-one with patients to develop intervention strategies that combine education and psychology.
Life Coach at OUR HOUSE (2018-10 – Present)
Teaching teenagers and adults with autism to do different activities in the community like swimming, yoga, and cooking. Helping them to learn how to be independent and productive. Providing intensive Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, problem behaviors, or related disabilities.
Paraprofessional at Spectrum360 (Present)
Implementing ABA in a classroom setting based on motivation to increase student learning, communication and social skills. Implements customized programs according to learner's needs, tendencies and preferences to enhance progress, satisfaction, and quality of life.
Lead Toddler Teacher at The Goddard School (2022-10 – 2023-02)
Plan, prepare, and implement a variety of toddler learning activities, and conduct curriculum development to help toddlers grow emotionally and intellectually. Responsible for child safety, and classroom management functions to maintain safe learning environments.
DSP (Direct Support Professional) at Our House, Inc (2018-10 – 2022-10)
Assisting residents with daily life skills such as laundry, cleaning, doctor appointments, community activities. Also cook for them on a daily basis. The residents would go on trips and I would transport them to all the activities and participate whether it would be bowling, special Olympics, and any agency fun days.
My goal is to all keep the residents safe, happy and comfortable in this own home. Also teach them how to be independent by giving them directions on how to do there laundry and clean their rooms.
Certified Home Health Aide at Synergy Home Care (2016-08 – 2019-05)
Responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over ten years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illness, or other challenges.
Instructional Aide at Bright Beginnings Learning Center (2016-01 – 2018-06)
Providing a safe environment for children with developmental disabilities and autism. Potty training, engaging in ADL skills. Working with children between the ages of 8 to 12 on educational skills.
Residential Trainer at New Jersey Institute For Disability (2015-01 – 2016-04)
Ensuring the safety of adult with disabilities in a home setting. Supervising medication is being taken properly. Ensuring that their hygiene needs are taken care of.
Customer Service/ Telemarketer at Outreach Calling Inc (2010-05 – 2013-05)
Calling consumers and asking for donations for different non profit organizations that we work for.
Some college work in Social Work – Union County College (2000-09 – 2002-05)
High School Diploma in literature, science, math, biology, chemistry – Thomas Jefferson high school (1996 – 1999)
