Saffana Syed
Lexington
Summary
Education professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in fostering student success and well-being. Proven ability to develop and implement tailored support strategies, ensuring every student receives attention they need to thrive. Reliable team collaborator known for adaptability and focus on achieving positive outcomes, with strong skills in communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Instructor
Lexington High School/Diamond Middle School
Lexington, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Implements individualized academic and behavior programs
- Provides instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including discrete trial instruction, task analysis, and naturalistic teaching techniques
- Implements student-specific behavior plans to decrease challenging behaviors and increase functional behaviors
- Collects ongoing data and summarizes the data to monitor students’ progress
Specialized Instructional Assistant
Lexington High School
Lexington, MA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Paraprofessional assisting students with level 2 autism in Intensive Learning Program
- Tutors individual students under the direction of academic and therapeutic staff
- Support students in ILP and mainstream academic classes
- Facilitates implementation of strategies and interventions to address student’s academic needs
- Implements social/emotional intervention plans as developed by team
- Takes and organizes data as needed to document learning and behavior at school
- Communicates with staff regarding student’s progress and class attendance
Team Lead
Lextended Day/Kidsborough
Lexington, MA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Created afterschool activities for students in K-5
- Managed homework club assisted students in homework mainly from afterschool programs such as Singapore Math, Russian Math, and Kumon.
- Reported student safety concerns to site coordinator and fellow group leaders
- Aided in resolving conflicts between students
- Actively looked out to ensure all students are engaged and content
- Aided students in small injuries incurred at school
- Actively engaged with students and kept alert for school/age appropriate conversations between students
Tutor and Supervising Assistant
Kumon Math and Reading
Lexington, MA
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents to identify students’ needs for improvement
- Graded tests and papers, and recorded grades for teaching staff
- Thoroughly explained English and mathematics to children, ages 2-15 years old
- Surveyed 10 students after each class session to monitor individual improvements, reporting results to superior
Education
Bachelor of Science (A.S.) - Mathematics Concentration
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA12.2020
Skills
- Proficient in time management
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Special Education Department chairperson for [Number] years.
Languages
Fluent English | Fluent Bengali | Intermediate French
Timeline
Student Support Instructor
Lexington High School/Diamond Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Specialized Instructional Assistant
Lexington High School
03.2023 - 08.2023
Team Lead
Lextended Day/Kidsborough
12.2021 - 03.2023
Tutor and Supervising Assistant
Kumon Math and Reading
02.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science (A.S.) - Mathematics Concentration
Middlesex Community College