Giovanna Braido
Saugus
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs. Skills include designing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and utilizing adaptive teaching methods to enhance student understanding. Demonstrated impact includes improved academic progress for special needs students and increased collaboration between educational team members for consistent student support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Malden Public Schools
Malden
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Group Leader
For Kids Only Afterschool
Everett
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Encouraged children to develop social skills by participating in group activities.
- Provided guidance to young children on how to interact with others in a positive manner.
- Provided support for special education programs including behavioral interventions or therapeutic techniques.
- Helped children transition from one activity to another by establishing routines.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts and stories to help children learn and grow.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Saugus, MA06-2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Social skills development
- Assessment administration
- Classroom collaboration
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Functional communication
- Skills strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive behavior reinforcement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Malden Public Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
Group Leader
For Kids Only Afterschool
07.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School