Noni Knight
@noniknight
Dedicated paraprofessional specializing in special education support and student-centered care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an adaptable paraprofessional with extensive experience supporting students from elementary through high school, including children with special needs. I build trusting relationships with students, parents and stakeholders, reinforce lessons one-on-one and in small groups, and track progress to illustrate growth.
I bring hands-on experience in classroom management, behavioral observation, record keeping, and student supervision from roles in public schools and healthcare settings. I approach challenges with creativity, patience and optimism, and I hold certifications in medical administrative assistance and home health aide training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Substitute Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education
May 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Assist students individually and in small groups to build academic skills, report observed behaviors and learning progress, and support supervision on instructional field trips since May 2019.
Paraprofessional
Gersh Academy
Sep 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted with lesson delivery and classroom management, tracked student progress and produced reports illustrating growth, and instructed students on safe use of materials from Sep 2017 to May 2019.
Teacher Assistant
Tempostions
Dec 2015 - Sep 2016 (9 months)
Reinforced lessons one-on-one and in small groups, supported classroom rules and routines, and assisted with attendance and record keeping from Dec 2015 to Sep 2016.
Home Health Aide
Allen Health Care
Jun 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Provided personal care including bathing, dressing and grooming, performed housekeeping and meal preparation, and ran errands to support patients from Jun 2014 to Nov 2015.
Group Leader
Public School 39
Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 (4 months)
Chaperoned students on field trips and tutored students with homework assignments from Sep 2013 to Jan 2014.
Group Leader
Public School 676
Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Organized student activities, chaperoned field trips, tutored students, and safely escorted students to and from school from Jan 2012 to Mar 2013.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kingsborough Community College, CUNY
Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistance
Completed a Certified Medical Administrative Assistance training course through Kingsborough Community College in June 2023.
Allen Health Care Services
Certificate, Home Health Aide
Completed a Home Health Aide course at Allen Health Care Services in May 2014.
Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies
High School Diploma, General Studies
Graduated with a High School Diploma from Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies in June 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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