NINA K. GROSS
Boca Raton, FL *3433
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EDUCATION
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts (September 2008)
Major: Early Childhood Education Minor: Children’s Studies
GPA: 3.271
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY
A.S. Educational Studies (January 2006)
GPA: 3.066
Activities: Women’s Volleyball Team
Tagar Club – Treasurer
Yavneh Club – Secretary
Michlelet Esther- Jewish Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel
Studied the Bible and Talmud (Sept. 2002 – June 2003)
EXPERIENCE
Mother’s Helper, Boca Raton, FL
Assisted family with 6 children, 3 on the autistic spectrum (June.2011 – present).
Worked one on one with the children after school to assist with homework assignments, as well as assisting with therapy. Carpooled children to school and other extra curricular activities
Shadow for autistic child, South Florida Jewish Academy, Coconut Creek, FL
Classroom shadow for autistic 8 year old boy (Sept. 2010 – June 2011).
Worked one on one with student to assist academic performance and to facilitate appropriate behavior and social interaction with classmates in a special needs school. Additionally, assisted teacher in managing classroom.
Teacher, The Open Doorway, West Palm Beach, FL
Teacher of autistic children (Aug 2008 – October 2009).
Worked with autistic children in classroom setting. Instructed students in grade appropriate academic subjects, administered tests, supervised free play and monitored student behavior and other school activities.
Para Professional, Imagine Academy, Brooklyn, NY
Para professional/teaching assistant for autistic children (Feb 2008 – Jun 2008).
Worked one on one with autistic children and assisted speech and occupational therapists during sessions. Engaged children in ABA and “Floor Time” therapies.
Student Teaching Internship, P.S. 130, Brooklyn, NY
Student Teaching Internship for College Credit (Sept 2007 – Dec 2007).
Worked full time (300 hours) as student teacher in first grade. Prepared and implemented all aspects of a semester unit lesson plan. Assisted first grade teacher in all educational activities in classroom and on field trips. Provided ESL classroom assistance to those in need of special instruction.
SKILLS
Ability to establish rapport with slow learning children and motivate them to perform to their potential; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Basic knowledge of Hebrew
INTERESTS
Autism spectrum awareness; rollerblading; Sports including volleyball and basketball. zumba and kickboxing.
REFERENCES
Dr. Laura Greenbaum, 561-***-****, *****@*************.***
Baila Gansburg,Director,South Florida Jewish Academy, 954-***-****, ****@********************.***
Elaine Lewis, Director, The Open Doorway, 561-***-****, ********@***.***