DINA CARREIRO
Somerville
Summary
An academic professional working directly with students and families to ensure the safety and academic growth of all children in the school served. A skilled translator working with Portuguese speaking families for several years throughout the Greater Boston area. Goal oriented to provide family and student-focused support to increase student academic achievement towards school-based goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Security Monitor
Fitchburg Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Campus Monitor
Lynn English High School
- Worked in conjunction with the leadership team to maintain a secure and safe campus for a school of over two-thousand students
- Supported the administration staff with the communication of the rules and expectations of students in the hallways, cafeteria and classrooms
- Executed deescalation techniques to refocus students on the learning process and desired behavioral outcomes
- Organized and managed the late line for students arriving tardy to the building
- Worked in coordination with a team to successfully ensure the safety of students during the bell transitions.
Inclusivity Panel Advisor
Lynn Public Schools
- Coordinated and led the inclusivity panel made of students and teachers and managed the community outreach efforts of the group
- Developed student agency and advocacy for positive impact within the school and district
- Promoted student leadership within the context of a positive and inclusive school culture
- Mentored the inclusivity leaders in student generated projects
- Facilitated the development and implementation of student generated goals and objectives
- Acted as a liaison for student leadership and the administrative team at the building and district level.
Paraprofessional
Argenziano School
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Supported the K-4 classroom teachers daily with lesson plan execution and student engagement
- Supported students through the implementation of scaffolds in small groups and one-to-one settings
- Communicated student progress to families in their preferred language (English or Portuguese) to build relationships and elicit at home support for student success
- Modeled a growth mindset and provided motivational encouragement for students
- Maintained a safe classroom environment through deescalation and positive reinforcement classroom management techniques
- Continued to develop best practices through professional development opportunities provided by the district
- Implemented differentiated lesson plans to support the language acquisition of the English Language Learners in the classroom.
Translational Services
Somerville Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided oral and written family liaison communication for the Portuguese speaking population of the school
- Provided Portuguese translations during Somerville Public School family events including administrative intervention meetings, community group meetings, and family teacher conferences
- Maintained the confidentiality of information discussed in meetings while providing translational services
- Translated school documents for educators, families and students from English to Portuguese.
Education
Adult Basic Education -
Somerville Public Schools
Somerville, MA01.2021
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundaria de Rabo de Peixe
01.1995
Skills
- Fluent Portuguese/Conversational Spanish
- Academic Support
- Social-Emotional Support
- Translation
- Team Player Attitude
- Attention for Details
- Community Centered Communication
Certification
Portuguese Translator, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2021
Technicalabilities
- PowerSchools
- Outlook
- Word
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Security Monitor
Fitchburg Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Argenziano School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Translational Services
Somerville Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
Campus Monitor
Lynn English High School
Inclusivity Panel Advisor
Lynn Public Schools
Adult Basic Education -
Somerville Public Schools
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundaria de Rabo de Peixe
Portuguese Translator, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2021
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