Special Education High School Educational Assistant
Resume:
Nneka Edwards
*** ***** ***** *** #**. Brooklyn, NY 11216
*****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
2013– 2015 Touro College, Brooklyn, NY
M .S., Early Childhood/Special Education (Expected Graduation Date: June 2017) 2003– 2011 Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY
B .A., English – Creative Writing Concentration
A.A., Liberal Arts – English Concentration
1997 – 2001 Clara Barton High School, Brooklyn, NY R egent’s Diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005 – Present New York City Department of Education Brooklyn, NY Paraprofessional
● Assist teachers with modifying and carrying out lesson plans for students having physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities
● Provide personal attention, assistance and care for students
● Assist students in gaining academic, physical and social independence 2007 2009 Medgar Evers College Summer Camp Brooklyn, NY Drug and Alcohol Prevention Instructor, Reading Instructor, Group Leader (Concurrently)
● Supervise school aged participants during summer activities
● Instruct participants on effective drug and alcohol prevention via various resources and creative projects
● Construct weekly lesson plans and reports
● Assist various instructors carry out lesson plans for participants
● Assist and supervise participants during weekly activities and outings
● Instruct participants on effective reading comprehension via various resources and creative projects
● Plan weekly activities and outings for participants 2007 – 2008 Medgar Evers College Beacon Program Brooklyn, NY Activity Specialist
● Co editor of the “Shining Stars” newsletter
● Provide recreation and academic activities for school aged participants during after school hours
● Provide tutoring services and homework assistance for participants
● Construct weekly lesson plans and reports
● Update participants’ files and progress reports
NYSTCE (New York State Teacher Certification Exams)
● LAST (Liberal Arts and Science Test)
● ATS W (Assessment of Teaching Skills Writing)
● CST (Content Specialty Test)
● ATAS (Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills)
REFERENCES
Dr. Augustine Okereke (C hair English Dept., C UNY – Medgar Evers College) Carlo Simon (P resident, EI Services Plus, Inc.)
Corey Watson ( Teacher, Lillian Rashkis HS P371K)
*Contact for referees available upon request
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