Dorette  Anderson- Bracero

Middle Village, NY 11379 ; danderson52@schools.nyc.gov

     Professional Objective

To build a long term career in education, starting with special education and ending with a certification as an applied Behavioral Specialist and a certified Literary Specialist. I will use all my acquired skill sets to encourage students to be as creative as possible through  all assignments while also creating the opportunity for students to practice higher-order-thinking.  I plan on educating children to have high self motivation, be comfortable in their communication skills, social emotional skills, organization, critical thinking and even decision making  to better their futures and aide in their development of essential life skills. 

   Education

Master of Arts Degree | May 2024| Queens College | Provost Scholar

Special Education Birth - 2nd grade Early Childhood Education 

Bachelor of Arts Degree | January 2020| Queens College | Provost Scholar

History & Elementary and Early Childhood Education Major

Associate of Arts Degree| January 2016| Queensborough Community College | Dean's List

Liberal Arts Dual-joint Early Childhood Education

     Certifications

Initial Special Education Birth- 2nd grade, New York, NY

Awarded: September 2024

Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, New York, NY

Awarded: February 2020

      Professional Experience

Paraprofessional | D.O.E- District 30| 09/2016-Present

Work with teachers to implement daily lesson plans and give out materials. Kept class room tidy according to E-CERS standards. Help children to/with bathroom according to E-CERS standards. Assisted with supervision on the Playground and Lunch. Help Students understand task given. Worked as a Behavior support to one on one students. Provide resources to help students achieve academically, socially and provide proper behavior strategies. 

School Aide | D.O.E- District 30 | 09/2015-09/2016

Handle any office work. Assisted Teachers and Administration. Help with Class Coverage and school lunches. 

Tutor/Counselor | Sports and Arts | 07/2015-8/2016

Guide Campers to Daily activities. Staged Lesson Plans for free periods. Engaged with the campers during activities. Keep Campers safe while on trips.           

Professional Skills

Google Docs/ Sites, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point,

 Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator 

Painting, Drawing, Photography, Curating Art shows and programs

Blended/Remote learning (Nearpod, Seesaw, ScreenPal) programs via Modern Classroom training