Teresa Roth
Naugatuck, CT 06770 ********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated, paraprofessional with 20 years experience. Truly enjoys teaching children within a developmentally appropriate context. Possesses physical endurance, patience, and has the ability to analyze the needs of student within a group and individually to foster confidence and a love of learning.
EDUCATION
Touro College, Brooklyn, New York Graduated June, 2014
Bachelors of Science: Early Childhood Education - Emphasis on Special Education
Current CPR Certification for children and adults
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
PARAPROFESSIONAL – SPECIAL EDUCATION
Pomperaug Region15 Sept. 2016-current
Southbury, CT Long Meadow Elementary
New York City Public School System Sept. 2007 – June 2014
Brooklyn, New York Public School 217
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums and field trips.
Read and interrupts Individual Education Plan to assist students in meeting educational goals.
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
HEAD START TEACHER AND SUBSITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL AND TEACHER
Naugatuck Public School System Sept. 2014-Current
Naugatuck, Connecticut Central Ave Pre-School & Various Schools District Wide
Developed lesson plans with a team meeting CT regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards. Lessons addressed children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development while maintaining a safe and organized classroom
Communicated regularly with parents on parenting techniques
Maintained educational file and records on each child
Attended to non-instructional duties such as breakfast/lunch/snack count, toilet and clothing needs and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment
Participated in regularly scheduled staff and team meetings as well as in-service training, conferences and educational/professional programs that promote personal and program growth and development.
Developed a specific yearly goal to further personal and/or program growth.
Maintained a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information pertaining to students and program.