Bernardsville Middle School & Bedwell Elementary School, Bernardsville, NJ April 2017 - Present
Special Education Paraprofessional
Assist special education students with reading, science, social studies and mathematics work in the classroom.
Provide students with behavioral and emotional support in school and during extra-curricular activities.
Supervise activities in classrooms and hallways.
Help teachers with non-teaching tasks, such as copying and distributing materials.
New York University Office of Sponsored Programs, New York, NY September 2014 –July 2016
Scanned and processed documents relating to research proposals.
Researched and posted information on funding opportunities to office website.
Directed incoming telephone calls and emails to appropriate office personnel.
Distributed contracts to research sponsors and consultants.
Sorted and filed documents for the Provost’s office.
PS 11 - The William T Harris School, New York, NY September 2015 –June 2016
Counseled students ages 5 to 11 to resolve conflicts and improve academic and personal/social skills.
Co-facilitated groups of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Presented student information to parents and staff at annual IEP review meetings.
Collaborated with parents and teachers to develop plans for student success.
Kept records of student attendance at counseling sessions and progress toward annual goals.
Reviewed and input middle school applications for fifth-graders.
Emmanuel College Office of Student Financial Services, Boston, MA January 2012 – August 2014
Ran and analyzed reports pertaining to financial aid at a private liberal arts college.
Hired, trained, and supervised student workers.
Coordinated large mailings of bills, right-to-cancel letters, and financial aid award letters.
Evaluated financial aid documents for accuracy and compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
Updated manuals outlining office policies and procedures.
Assisted college seniors in completing student loan exit counseling.
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
M.A. in School Counseling, May 2016
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA
B.A. in English, B.A. in Psychology, May 2011