Special Education Paraprofessional - Cambridge Rindge And Latin High School - Cambridge MA
(2024-02)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Mental Health Therapist - Hope House Boston
(2021-09 - 2023-01)
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
- Managed caseload of 9 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Created and ran community based fitness recovery group.
Rehabilitation Paraprofessional - Private Client
(2019-07 - 2020-02)
- Worked with an elderly stroke patient to improve physical and psychological health.
- Provided emotional support in the late stages of a terminal illness.
- Collaborated with physical and speech therapists to implement rehabilitation plans.
- Developed empathic listening skills with a patient who had impaired communication.
Secondary Science Teacher - High School Extension Program
(2016-09 - 2018-06)
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Honed students dynamic thinking ability as well as interpersonal and professional skills.
- Worked with at risk students with a wide range of abilities including severe learning disabilities and social-emotional issues.
Paraprofessional Educator - High School Extension Program
(2008-03 - 2016-06)
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
