Special Education Middle School

LAURIE GALLUCCI

**********@*******.*** 917-***-**** Caldwell,NJ 07006

Professional Experience

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Special Education One-on-One Paraprofessional

North Arlington Middle School, North Arlington, NJ

Assists students in achieving academic success.

Gives students emotional and academic support when needed.

Supports teacher in managing disruptive behavior in the classroom.

Consults and collaborates with Special Education teachers, RBT, BA, and Child Study Team.

Implements goal-oriented Behavior Modification Plan.

Provides classroom support and reinforces lessons to ensure students are on task.

Helps implement organizational skills in class with students for classwork and homework.

Participated in the ESY Program.

Worked with students with IEP’s and Behavior Modification Plans.

Helped students who needed attention to reinforce basic skills

before returning to school in September.

Assisted teacher with behavior modification in the classroom.

Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement methods.

9/2019 – 6/2022

Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional

Washington Elementary School, North Arlington, NJ

Provided extra assistance and support to ELA students and students with IEPs.

Implemented socially acceptable behavior by implementing behavior modification techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.

Fostered basic social skills with students.

Monitored students' behavior in the classroom, at lunch, during recess, and on the playground.

Assisted students in staying on task during class lessons.

Copied, and distributed classwork and homework handouts as needed.

Anticipated the needs of the teacher by preparing classroom materials

before they were needed.

Filed confidential papers, student assignments, and test papers.

Maintained and kept the classroom organized.

Assisted and reinforced daily lessons in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other basic skills.

Assisted in classroom preparation by reinforcing instructional materials in coordination with the teacher's lesson plan.

Assisted with classroom behavioral management, to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe environment and orderly classroom, and ensure students were on task.

Assisted students in non-instructional areas, such as the student lunch program, playground duty, and any other related non-instructional areas.

Supervised students on field trips.

2017- 2019

Lunch Aide, North Arlington Middle School

North Arlington, NJ

Circulated throughout the cafeteria assisting students who needed assistance. Monitored student behavior during meal service and referred behavioral problems to the teacher in charge or principal. Encouraged good table manners. Communicated with students and school staff positively and professionally. Assisted with the cafeteria's cleanliness, recycling, and flow of meal service. Performed other duties as assigned.

2016 – 2017

Food Service Assistant

Pomptonian Food Services, North Arlington, New Jersey

Prepared, served, and stored all food used in the Middle School lunch program in an efficient, safe, and sanitary manner. Assisted and controlled the inventory and the flow of meal service. Cleaned the preparation area, and equipment daily. Balanced cash at the end of food service. Had the highest lunch sales in the district.

SUMMARY

Dependable professional with over fifteen years of experience. Effectively provided comprehensive support to Senior Executives including the Chairman, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President, and Advertising Director.

1994 - 2010

ABC Carpet & Home, New York, New York

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office. Extensive phone interaction between executives and vendors. Acted as the gatekeeper for Executives. Functioned as the liaison for the resolution of vendor issues. Daily interaction with company employees to process the information needed by Senior Executives. Maintained and controlled the General Counsel’s calendar. Screened all calls for Senior Executives. Prepared and distributed correspondence for the General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer. Controlled input and output of daily sales figures for Senior Executives. Prepared all legal documents and licensing agreements for General Counsel. Stepped in to assist the Chairman in the absence of his support staff. Managed, maintained, controlled, and distributed all office inventory and stationery supplies. Assisted the Advertising Director and scheduled the pick-up of art and print work for various newspaper and home furnishing publications promptly.

1987 – 1994

Melvyn J. Estrin & Associates, New York, New York

Administrative Legal Assistant

Monitored and screened all incoming calls. Monitored and distributed all office correspondence. Prepared legal documents and billing statements. Interacted with attorneys and clients for updates on lawsuits. Managed the court calendar and scheduled client appointments. Assisted attorneys in the filing of court papers and legal documents.

Compiled Special documents for supporting court documents.

Education

Pace University

New York, New York

Bachelor of Business Administration

January 1991

Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Volunteer Experience

Class Parent - 2013 to 2020

Volunteered and was selected as a Class Parent at Roosevelt Elementary School, North Arlington, NJ.

Planned class parties, volunteered, and assisted teachers with classroom activities, crafts, book fairs, school fundraising, and class trips.

Queen of Peace Elementary School - 2016-2018

CCD Classroom Aide

Assisted the teacher in weekly religious education classes.

Class Parent and Graduation Committee Member 2021-2024

Sacred Heart Elementary School, Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Planned class parties, and organized collections for teachers, and students, Executed a successful graduation fundraising campaign. Organized class activities, events, and graduation parties for graduates. Raised over 15k through various fundraisers throughout the school year. Headed and coordinated fundraising events.

References

Furnished upon request

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