Elijah Leo Acosta
Classroom Assistant at Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center- Claim this Profile
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Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classroom Assistant
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Oct 2022 - Present
Assist the certified Special Education Teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center – School Program. Support classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; implement crisis management techniques. Assist the certified Special Education Teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center – School Program. Support classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; implement crisis management techniques.
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Kiddie Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2022
Responsible for fostering the intellectual and social development of children in the first phase of their elementary school experience, or kindergarten and providing the tools and the environment for students to develop into responsible adults and possibly move on to higher education.
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K-Prep Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
Observed and evaluated children’s developmental level and provided input to supervisors as needed. Implemented a variety of age appropriate activities that stimulated and sustained the interest of the children, contributing to their social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Motivated and challenged students through hands-on experiences and cooperative learning activities in a collaborative environment. Ensured that the appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom were appropriately maintained. Show less
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Studio 6
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Service Representative
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Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
Guest Service Representatives create a hospitable guest experience while performing tasks at the front desk and are a vital position to providing the first impression of the brand. Performed job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy while maintaining check in and check outs for 160+ rooms. Other duties included reviewing daily reports, handling multiple telephone lines, maintaining cash drawer, handling guest complaints, and contributing to room sales/ revenue. Guest Service Representatives create a hospitable guest experience while performing tasks at the front desk and are a vital position to providing the first impression of the brand. Performed job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy while maintaining check in and check outs for 160+ rooms. Other duties included reviewing daily reports, handling multiple telephone lines, maintaining cash drawer, handling guest complaints, and contributing to room sales/ revenue.
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PRAB, Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paraprofessional
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
The Paraprofessional is a seasoned, creative, energetic, and flexible individual who supports the Youth Department team within the Youth Development After-School Program. The After School Program’s goal is to improve students’ grades by a minimum of one grade level in addition to providing youth with the opportunity to engage in activities that develop positive attitudes, behaviors, and skills. This is accomplished through a curriculum focused on academic tutoring and mentoring. S/he is knowledgeable of basic teaching principles, and applicable school related issues. Reporting to Middle School Manager, s/he ensures the integrity of the agency’s after school program by documenting student/tutor attendance and interactions. S/he also helps ensure that all student/tutor activities are coordinated, integrated, data-driven, and well-executed with attention to student grades and detail. Show less
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Collaborate program leadership efforts between various summer partners (RWJUH, Rutger's Center for Latino Arts and Culture, New Brunswick's Puerto Rican Action Board). Plan, hire, train and mentor twenty five student youth counselors and interns to work with at risk youth of New Brunswick. Plan, budget, and book multiple student trips.
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Assistant Access Management Coordinator
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Jan 2016 - May 2018
Responsible for coordinating and facilitating registrations and admissions by obtaining pertinent demographics, financial and insurance information on all patients while promoting patient satisfaction. Often Served as a floater coordinator to the pediatric emergency room in addition to being a unit translator and supporting various hospital staff with medical translation.
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Counselor
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Responsible for the supervision and mentoring of at risk youth of New Brunswick ages 10-16. AMARD&V aims to provide a healthy alternative to youth by providing free workshops like visual arts, modern dance, bomba (Afro-Puerto Rican folklore), and photography. The youth participate in these workshops for 5 weeks and conclude with a final show. Responsible for the supervision and mentoring of at risk youth of New Brunswick ages 10-16. AMARD&V aims to provide a healthy alternative to youth by providing free workshops like visual arts, modern dance, bomba (Afro-Puerto Rican folklore), and photography. The youth participate in these workshops for 5 weeks and conclude with a final show.
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PetSmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Pet Care Associate
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Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
Responsible for the health and safety of the live pets. Experience in customer service, working with animals following protocol, completing daily tasks, dealing with unique situations, and translation. Responsible for the health and safety of the live pets. Experience in customer service, working with animals following protocol, completing daily tasks, dealing with unique situations, and translation.
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Campus Center Student Worker
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Personally preparing food orders quickly and efficiently while working reliably in a team.Experience in customer service and learning tasks quickly. Experience standing for long periods of time, adhering to a uniform, multitasking, and engaging with customers.
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Animal Care Associate
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Assist farm managers with maintenance of farm animals and facilities. Experience in timed and measured feedings, recording and charting illnesses and procedures, cleaning facilities, giving injections, teeth clipping, birthing/processing, administration of medication, and tagging.
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Education
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Companion Animal Science & Education