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star berry

@starberry

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Paraeducator and substitute teacher who supports students with IEPs and data-informed learning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an education role where I can support learners with IEPs, deliver consistent instruction, and collaborate with teachers and specialists—while continuing to build my research-and-technology driven teaching approach.

I’m a paraeducator and substitute teacher who helps students thrive through individualized academic and behavioral support. In my current role at Carpe Diem Academy, I follow IEPs, collaborate with teachers and support staff, monitor progress, and maintain a supportive learning environment for K-12 students.

Alongside classroom support, I’ve taught and guided students in research-driven learning environments. As a Class Instructor at NASA AMES Research Center, I led a student group working on small satellite technology gaps and later helped translate assessment results into a State of the Art Web App experience for user interaction. At UC Berkeley, I supported Astro C12 coursework as a Teaching Assistant & Telescope Operator and operated multiple telescope types on behalf of the Astrophysics department.

I bring that same drive to leadership and community-building. As President of the Undergraduate Astronomy Society, I expanded professional development through student spotlights, faculty talks, workshops, and hands-on telescope operation, astrophotography editing, and science communication—plus community events that connected undergraduates across the Bay Area.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Paraeducator

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Kelly Education

May 2026 - Present (1 month)

Provided individualized academic and behavioral support to K-12 students in a private school setting, promoting learning, social development, and classroom engagement. Followed IEPs and collaborated with teachers and support staff to accommodate student needs and monitor progress.

Student Engagement K 12 Education Progress Monitoring Collaboration With Teachers

Current

Substitute Teacher

Current

Kelly Education

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Delivered classroom instruction and supervision for K-12 students, maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of full-time educators. Implemented lesson plans, managed classroom behavior, and created a structured environment aligned with school policies.

Lesson planning Classroom Management K 12 Instruction Student supervision Continuity Of Learning Behavior Management

Class Instructor

NASA Ames Research Center

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Led a student research group on small satellite technology gaps and their applications to in-space servicing and manufacturing for Dr. Craig Burkhard and the annual State of the Art Report. Aligned instruction to required assessment skills and supported integration of findings into the State of the Art Web App for survey-based interaction.

Small Satellite Research STEM Instruction Student Mentoring Reporting

Teaching Assistant

University Of California, Berkeley

Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Reestablished observation-based coursework for Astro C12: The Planets post-pandemic with Dr. Craig Burkhard Militzer and Dr. Courtney Dressing. Operated Dall-Kirkham, Newtonian Reflector, and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes on behalf of the UC Berkeley Astrophysics department.

Telescope Operations Observation Based Coursework Dall Kirkham Optics Newtonian Reflector Operation Schmidt Cassegrain Operation Academic Support

General Counselor

Miami Fine Arts Academy

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Served as a general counselor supporting daily operations for a summer arts program serving students ages 6–17. Facilitated integration of students with diverse learning needs into general education settings and collaborated with subject-based counselors to deliver structured, engaging arts activities.

Student Counseling Youth Development Student Engagement