Classroom Teacher Operator

Alison Jones ***********@*****.***

** **** ****** ****** ******, NY 10303 347-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished and gifted teaching Para-professional with 10+ years of experience in teaching students and assisting students with special needs. Known for an energetic and cooperative attitude, combined with excellent communication and social skills. Proactively provide outstanding leadership and teaching skills to succeed in any educational setting. Experience working with people of all backgrounds and a love for working with children, at all age levels and abilities. Actively participate in class planning, curriculum development, teacher support, and one-on-one support for students with special needs. Calm under pressure, flexible, and adaptive within changing environments. Highly talented, efficient, and organized teaching professional with experience and the proven ability to gracefully balance competing priorities. Proven ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality on information received as well as the willingness to assume classroom responsibility. Completed TCIS training – Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools.

Professional Experience

New York City Dept. of Education, P.S. 78 Staten Island, NY

Para-professional June 2013 – Present

Provide leadership in assisting teacher with children who have special needs – facilitating academic, emotional, and social skills. Work closely with students under the general supervision of the teacher.

Experience as a crisis para-professional as well as a para-professional for medically impaired children –working one to one with students – reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support.

For the last 3 years, have been doing morning duty until the teachers arrive – watching children in auditorium for breakfast or gymnasium. Guide students in transition to instructional settings with class.

New York City Dept. of Education, P.S. 278 Brooklyn, NY

Para-professional April 2013 – June 2013

Maintained a safe and secure school environment for all students; served in a teaching support capacity.

Assisted classroom teacher in developing objectives that met the needs of the students as they progress toward achievement of goals in an inter-disciplinary approach – aiding other education providers.

Helped students in small group instruction settings with class routines and moving on to the next activity.

NYC Dept. of Corrections – Rikers Island East Elmhurst, NY

Corrections Officer August 2012 – April 2013

Maintained proper order and ensured safety in the facility. Mediated heated situations and aided in security of inmates. Supervised inmates in custody; conducted searches of inmates and surroundings.

Stop and Go Learning Center (Day Care Center) Staten Island, NY

Owner/Operator July 2008 – August 2012

Managed this licensed day care center, providing educational services for toddlers as well as infants.

Executed daily operation of this licensed daycare in order to provide age-appropriate instruction and care for children. Completed training in child infant CPR certification, state policies, and procedures.

Maintained all business records and activities of the business. Kept record of individual children daily.

New York City Dept. of Education, P.S. 37 Staten Island, NY

Para-professional June 2002 – June 2008

Demonstrated ability in assisting classroom teacher in various capacities. Managed classroom when teacher was unavailable. Implemented individualized instructions to meet specific needs of students.

Professional Development

Empire College Staten Island, NY

Bachelor of Science – Liberal Arts June 2008

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