Akai Ramsey
Instructional Support Assistant at Columbia University School of Professional Studies- Claim this Profile
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Columbia University School of Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Instructional Support Assistant
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Oct 2022 - Present
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New Visions for Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Former Founding School Associate at New Visions for The Humanities IV
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
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Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Associate
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Responsibilities •Co-Teaching within Social Studies and Science classes for 7th grade middle school •Leading small group instruction for scaffolded lessons •Proctoring IA/State Exams for ICT/Gen-Ed Students •Providing coverage for lead/substitute teachers across all content areas (math/literature/graphic design, etc.) •Leading a music production based class once a week •Creating lessons/graphic organizers/materials for instruction •Assisting with lunch duties and extracurricular activities (Parent Teacher conferences, POLs, etc.) Show less
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Kulanu Torah Academy
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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After School On-Site Administrator
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
Day to day responsibilities included creating sign in and sign out sheets for staff and students, purchasing items for after school activities, transitioning students to and from arrival to after-school program, ensuring snack is provided to each program participant, and checking inventory of after-school supplies. Facilitating and planning guided trips with staff and program participants.
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Job Coach
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
ResponsibilitiesAssist students with job readiness, and work skills. Taking data on students while in a job site. Ensuring students follow health and safety polices as well as guidelines of each place of business. Researching new and prospective job sites that are geared towards each students specific career path.Accomplishments A lot of students were able to venture into the community after working with the vocational program I was involved with. We had in house work for them and an on-site store to prepare them for work on the outside and through 1 on 1 training and an ABA approach, the students were able to make a successful transition into the next step of their career path.Skills UsedThrough this position I have had to collect data based on each student and compile detailed information towards possible career paths. Also assisting and learning with day to day operations of businesses and networking with newer businesses to acquire volunteer work for students in the vocational program. Show less
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Special Education Paraprofessional
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
•Assisted students with classroom activity through ABA programs and incentive based learning •Instructed group lessons consisting of ADL's, social skills, vocational and cooking with minimal to no supervision•Conducted data through ABA programs and implemented a tailored behavioral plan for individual students•Ensured knowledge of most if not all students allergies, medical information, individual behavior plans and therapy schedules
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Woodward Childrens Center
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Freeport, New York, United States
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1 to 1 aide/Substitute Gym Teacher/Teacher Assistant
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
1-to-1: Assisted student I was assigned with classroom work, overall academics, and ensuring behavioral goals were met on a daily basis through redirected positive influences and actions Substitute Gym Teacher : Conducted gym classes with all grades, created lesson plans for upcoming classes, implemented fitness training and ensured safety through guided exercises Teacher Assistant : Assisted in classroom management, conducting lessons with teacher or without aide of teacher, keeping track of classroom behavioral chart, etc. Show less
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Banana Republic
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Ambassador
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Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
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The Child Center of NY
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Youth Counselor
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2013
Prepare lesson plans; collaborate with colleagues on enhancing curriculum initiatives Conduct classes; provide tutoring as needed; provide guitar lessons upon request,etc. Prepare lesson plans; collaborate with colleagues on enhancing curriculum initiatives Conduct classes; provide tutoring as needed; provide guitar lessons upon request,etc.
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South Asian Youth Action (SAYA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Aide
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Oct 2009 - Feb 2011
Provide homework assistance, coordinated classes, supervised classes on field trips, etc. Provide homework assistance, coordinated classes, supervised classes on field trips, etc.
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Education
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Queensborough Community College