Paraprofessional - Bangor Area School District - Bangor, PA
(2019-04)
Provide instructional and behavioral support throughout the Bangor Area School District, serving students from elementary through high school while adapting quickly to the unique needs of each classroom.
- Deliver one-on-one and classroom support for students with special education needs, promoting academic achievement, independence, and social development.
- Collaborate closely with teachers to implement lesson plans, instructional strategies, and classroom routines.
- Support students with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning disabilities using positive behavior intervention techniques.
- Supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, hallways, and during extracurricular activities while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Assist students during transportation to ensure safety and compliance with individual support plans.
- Recognized for flexibility by successfully filling paraprofessional vacancies district-wide across multiple grade levels and educational settings.
- Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families while promoting an inclusive and respectful school culture.
- Serve as a member of the Bangor Area School District Steering Committee, contributing to district-wide initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Paraprofessional - Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) - Piscataway, NJ
(2003-06 - 2018-12)
Supported students with significant behavioral, emotional, developmental, and physical disabilities across multiple specialized educational programs.
Paraprofessional - Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) - NuView Academy - Piscataway, NJ
(2003-06 - 2018-12)
- Assisted students with behavioral and emotional disorders in achieving academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
- Implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) alongside teachers and related service providers.
- Reinforced classroom instruction through individualized and small-group learning activities.
- Collaborated daily with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and teaching staff to provide comprehensive student support.
- Maintained accurate attendance records, grading documentation, and student progress reports.
- Helped create structured classroom environments that promoted positive behavior, engagement, and independence.
- Supervised students throughout the school day while ensuring safety and adherence to behavioral support plans.
Paraprofessional - Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) - Bright Beginnings Learning Center - Piscataway, NJ
(2003-06 - 2018-12)
Provided educational and behavioral support for students ages 4–9 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and multiple disabilities.
- Assisted in implementing individualized instructional programs using evidence-based teaching strategies including discrete trial instruction, hands-on learning, role-playing, and interactive activities.
- Supported students in meeting Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals through individualized instruction and consistent progress monitoring.
- Developed and implemented weekly classroom lesson plans and educational activities.
- Facilitated small-group instruction to strengthen academic, communication, and social skills.
- Assisted students during adaptive physical education and daily living activities.
- Collaborated extensively with classroom teachers and related service providers to ensure comprehensive student support.
- Maintained a structured learning environment that encouraged student engagement, independence, and positive behavior.
One-to-One Instructional Assistant - Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) - Piscataway Regional Day School - Piscataway, NJ
(2003-06 - 2018-12)
Provided individualized support for a student who was deaf and had multiple disabilities with significant behavioral challenges.
- Delivered personalized academic, behavioral, and personal care support aligned with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies that promoted positive interactions and emotional regulation.
- Supported communication using American Sign Language (ASL).
- Monitored and assisted with prescribed therapeutic exercise and activity plans.
- Encouraged social interaction, independence, and participation in classroom activities while maintaining student safety.
