Grad Student
ALEXANDRA VALLE
7124 66TH Place, Glendale, New York • Cell ------------ • ------------
EDUCATION
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Master of Science in Education, School Psychology, expected May 2020, GPA 4.0
SASP – Student Affiliates of School Psychology
President since Fall 2017
Organize and execute social and educational events for the student body and future applicants interested in the field of school psychology.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology received May 2013
Minor in Dispute Resolution & Criminology
EXPERIENCE
Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
Substitute Teacher September 2018- June 2019
Provide short-term and long-term classroom instruction for absence teacher in all subjects from K-12 age groups. Prepare and execute planned lesson plans for students in General Education and Special Education, including Dual Language, ICT, and 12:1:1 classes, and etc. Maintain orderly classroom with a positive learning environment. Encourage development of students in thoughtful, caring and professional manner.
IS 73Q Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School, Queens, NY
Special Education Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional October 2014 – June 2018
Served as an aid to students with special needs. Assisted special educational teachers in implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on the student’s goals, needs, interests and abilities. Encouraged and supported students’ in understanding lesson, and instruction in efforts of completing independent and/or small group assignments.
Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, Sklyar, P.C., New York, NY
Paralegal October 2013 - March 2014
Independently prepared and handled all NY Taxi Medallion transactions including refinances, purchases, modifications and lines of credit and foreclosures. Scheduled and managed closings, reviewed background information, conducted judgment and lien searches and cleared all bank conditions. Submitted loan documents to banks, disbursed all loan proceeds to deserving parties, managed escrow agreements and maintained bank records.
Legal File Clerk September 2012 – Sept. 2013
Prepared and labeled all case documents for both commercial and residential departments. Managed all office supply inventory, equipment and archived records. Assisted attorneys in areas of preparation and drafting legal documents for court proceedings along with assisting with reception coverage and other administration duties.
Justice Resource Center, New York, NY
Administrative Assistant January 2012 - June 2012
Responsible for filing students’ weekly time sheets and handling distribution of monthly paychecks for a high school internship program. Assisted with numerous law-based events including competitions, moot and mock trials.
Supreme Evaluation Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Clerical Assistant/Admin Assistant January 2009 – June 2012
Managed, and filed student's weekly files for an afterschool-tutoring program. Reviewed, and organized student's progress reports.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
T.G. Connors Elementary School, Hoboken, NJ September 2018- June 2019
School Psychologist Practicum Intern
Administer and interpret assessments with linguistically and culturally diverse students. Guide consultation with teachers and parents. Write reports summarizing assessment and interview results. Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for students identified with emotional, social, academic, and behavioral problems. Participate in eligibility meetings for special educational services (within the Intervention and Referral Services team). Provide support to students and teachers such as crisis interventions, behavioral plans, therapeutic group discussions and etc.
Ready, Set, Grow Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C., Rego Park, NY
Intern May 2015 - July 2015
Observed and assisted an occupational therapist during one on one sessions with children with developmental disabilities. Participated in therapeutic exercises and activities in efforts of promoting socialization and/or physical coordination. Assisted with clerical tasks including filing students’ progress reports and new entry applicants.
Agape Christian Center, Ridgewood, NY
Sunday School Teacher Dec. 2009 - Jan. 2015
Designed and conducted lessons in accordance with approved religious curriculum. Provided assistance to all special Sunday school events and activities including vacation bible school and end of the year parties.
SKILLS
Spanish speaking, with ability to read and write
Teaching Assistant Certificate, Level III, Department of Education
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Trial Works, and LexisNexis
ALEXANDRA VALLE
7124 66TH Place, Glendale, New York • Cell ------------ • ------------
EDUCATION
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Master of Science in Education, School Psychology, expected May 2020, GPA 4.0
SASP – Student Affiliates of School Psychology
President since Fall 2017
Organize and execute social and educational events for the student body and future applicants interested in the field of school psychology.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology received May 2013
Minor in Dispute Resolution & Criminology
EXPERIENCE
Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
Substitute Teacher September 2018- June 2019
Provide short-term and long-term classroom instruction for absence teacher in all subjects from K-12 age groups. Prepare and execute planned lesson plans for students in General Education and Special Education, including Dual Language, ICT, and 12:1:1 classes, and etc. Maintain orderly classroom with a positive learning environment. Encourage development of students in thoughtful, caring and professional manner.
IS 73Q Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School, Queens, NY
Special Education Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional October 2014 – June 2018
Served as an aid to students with special needs. Assisted special educational teachers in implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on the student’s goals, needs, interests and abilities. Encouraged and supported students’ in understanding lesson, and instruction in efforts of completing independent and/or small group assignments.
Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, Sklyar, P.C., New York, NY
Paralegal October 2013 - March 2014
Independently prepared and handled all NY Taxi Medallion transactions including refinances, purchases, modifications and lines of credit and foreclosures. Scheduled and managed closings, reviewed background information, conducted judgment and lien searches and cleared all bank conditions. Submitted loan documents to banks, disbursed all loan proceeds to deserving parties, managed escrow agreements and maintained bank records.
Legal File Clerk September 2012 – Sept. 2013
Prepared and labeled all case documents for both commercial and residential departments. Managed all office supply inventory, equipment and archived records. Assisted attorneys in areas of preparation and drafting legal documents for court proceedings along with assisting with reception coverage and other administration duties.
Justice Resource Center, New York, NY
Administrative Assistant January 2012 - June 2012
Responsible for filing students’ weekly time sheets and handling distribution of monthly paychecks for a high school internship program. Assisted with numerous law-based events including competitions, moot and mock trials.
Supreme Evaluation Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Clerical Assistant/Admin Assistant January 2009 – June 2012
Managed, and filed student's weekly files for an afterschool-tutoring program. Reviewed, and organized student's progress reports.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
T.G. Connors Elementary School, Hoboken, NJ September 2018- June 2019
School Psychologist Practicum Intern
Administer and interpret assessments with linguistically and culturally diverse students. Guide consultation with teachers and parents. Write reports summarizing assessment and interview results. Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for students identified with emotional, social, academic, and behavioral problems. Participate in eligibility meetings for special educational services (within the Intervention and Referral Services team). Provide support to students and teachers such as crisis interventions, behavioral plans, therapeutic group discussions and etc.
Ready, Set, Grow Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C., Rego Park, NY
Intern May 2015 - July 2015
Observed and assisted an occupational therapist during one on one sessions with children with developmental disabilities. Participated in therapeutic exercises and activities in efforts of promoting socialization and/or physical coordination. Assisted with clerical tasks including filing students’ progress reports and new entry applicants.
Agape Christian Center, Ridgewood, NY
Sunday School Teacher Dec. 2009 - Jan. 2015
Designed and conducted lessons in accordance with approved religious curriculum. Provided assistance to all special Sunday school events and activities including vacation bible school and end of the year parties.
SKILLS
Spanish speaking, with ability to read and write
Teaching Assistant Certificate, Level III, Department of Education
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Trial Works, and LexisNexis