Teacher Assistant Special Education

SARALYNN RUIZ Harmony, FL 646-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant with 14 years of extensive experience supporting individualized education program (IEP) plans and fostering an inclusive classroom environment in New York. Passionate about enhancing educational development and advocating for students with diverse learning needs.

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in data collection and community engagement as an Enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau 2010 & 2020 in New York State. Demonstrate the ability to gather accurate data under tight deadlines and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Commit to contributing to meaningful community research and analysis.

EXPERIENCE

Osceola County Department of Education - Osceola County, Florida - September 2024 - Present

KELLY SERVICES/Substitute Teacher- Elementary, Middle School, and High School Grades

Creating and executing effective lesson plans; adeptly managing the classroom while supervising students to cultivate a positive learning environment; and actively monitoring students during class to ensure they complete assignments and follow established classroom guidelines.

NYC Department of Education – New York, NY Sept’ 2010- Sept’ 2024

Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional District 75 6-12 Grades

Assisting teachers with class work and assisting with the daily care of students with emotional, cognitive, and physical handicaps, autism, and other special needs

Reinforcing behavior using positive behavior support

Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, and toileting

Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and adaptive physical education providers

Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines

Teaching students, under the direction of the teacher, in the following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization, and communication, utilizing the workshop model in Literacy and Mathematics

Assisting students with ambulation within the school premises and on class trips

United States Census Bureau – New York, NY Apr’ 2010’ 2010 & March 2020- May 2020

E Numerator

Planned work by reviewing assignment areas to determine neighborhood organization and locating households for interviews.

Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a script, and recorded census data on forms.

Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates.

Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work and receive additional instructions

AHRC NYC New York, NY Aug’2008– Sept’ ’2011

Residential Case Manager, New Gotham NYC

Ensured a safe and healthy living environment by overseeing all health and safety protocols.

Fostered skill development and encouraged residents to pursue their interests and hobbies.

Supported residents in enhancing their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to promote greater independence.

Managed personalized responsibilities, including cooking, cleaning, and hygiene, to maintain a comfortable home for residents.

Ensured adherence to State and Federal regulations to maintain high-quality standards in residential care.

Collaborated with the management team to design individualized service programs for each resident, addressing their unique needs.

Provide medical care to residents. Maintain accurate records for prescriptions, treatments, and incident reports. Dispense medications and manage the inventory of medical supplies.

SKILLS

Fluent in English & Spanish

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient and empathetic

Excellent verbal/written communication

Active Listener

Lesson Planning

Organizational Skills

Imaginative thinking

Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

EDUCATION

CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY B.A Spring 2026

LaGuardia Community College New York, NY AAS Spring 2006

Professional Development & Certifications

Teaching Assistant License New York, NY Universal Design for Learning-UDL 2 Years Mandated Reporter Training New York, NY

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