January, ****

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing in application for the Paraprofessional/Behavioral Specialist position that is available with your organization. I have attached a copy of my resume for your review.

I have worked the past few years as a paraprofessional/special need’s teacher’s assistant, providing educational and social direction and care to students with behavioral health needs. In this role, it is important that I have good observation, attentive, and listening skills, to identify the children’s verbal and non-verbal wants and needs. This work is rewarding for me. At the Rhawnhurst Norc Jewish Federation, I communicated with senior citizens who were in a crisis, to locate various home maintenance, billing, utility, and financial services that would help them.

My Associates Degree is in Behavioral Health and Human Services, with a Certificate in Human Services and Gerontology, received in 2017 from Community College of Philadelphia.

You will find that I am a compassionate and empathic diligent worker, ensuring special needs children receive the proper attention and care required to help them succeed in school. I also have a friendly personality, able to adjust to various type work environments. I also work well with others in situations where team effort is warranted.

I am interested in learning more about this position and how my skills and experience can help fulfill your company’s goals. I may be reached at 267-***-**** or by email at adulmb@r.postjobfree.com.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Very truly yours,

Caprice Crawford

CP/ep

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CAPRICE CRAWFORD

622 Jacobsen Circle, Newark, DE 19702

267-***-****

adulmb@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA,

Fox Chase Elementary School 08/2019 - Present

Paraprofessional/Special Needs Teacher’s Assistant

Manage challenging behaviors that hinder academics by redirection and positive reinforcement.

Assist teacher with overall classroom management and school operations

Oversee independent student learning time, providing behavior management classes and monitoring students during unstructured school hours

Assist teacher with completion of clerical tasks and provide updates on students’ progress

Ensure students’ safety by transitioning them from school bus to classrooms

DELTA GROUP, INC., First Philadelphia Charter School 2018

Behavioral Health/Special Education Assistant Teacher

Worked one-on-one with student counselors to understand and implement student’s behavioral plan

Met daily with teacher to ensure behavioral, emotional, social, and educational objectives were met

Monitored and assisted students through general education lessons, drills, and tests

Collaborated with classroom teachers, intervention specialists, and specialist teachers to support instruction and social development of students with a variety of special needs

Engaged with individual students or small groups to build skills and conduct instructional exercises allocated by the classroom teacher

Assisted teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities, such as organizing teaching materials, providing instructional support in media centers and reinforcement during activities

Oversaw independent/guided practices and follow up drills and prescribed activities to ascertain the application of concepts and skills as headed by the teacher

Established and maintained good working relationships with students, teachers, faculty members and parents

Ensured students’ safety during lunch and recess

OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 2017

Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant

Assisted head teacher with transporting students to various buildings and providing visual direction, guiding them to various locations; boarded/exited students from bus; changed students clothing/diapers; distributed and fed students’ lunch; assisted with classroom/outdoor activities, reading Braille, and hand over hand art projects.

Caprice Parks’ Resume Page 2

RHAWNHURST NORC JEWISH FEDERATION, Philadelphia, PA 2015 - 2016 Outreach Coordinator

Performed outreach intake services at seniors’ homes to assist them in securing utility assistance, home maintenance and/or transportation needs.

Attended and assisted supervisor at senior information sessions throughout the city

Advocated for and assisted older adults in securing utility assistance, home maintenance and transportation via NORC’s call center.

Assisted supervisor with creating client surveys.

Gave volunteer staff daily tasks to perform.

CARIE, Philadelphia, PA 2014

Internship: Older Adult Client Assistant

Advocated for and assisted older adults in securing utility assistance, home maintenance and transportation via CARIE’s call center.

Assisted supervisor at senior informational sessions.

EDUCATION:

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA 2017

Associates Degree – Behavioral Health and Human Services

Certificate - Human Services and Gerontology

References available upon request

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