Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Director of Philanthropy
Timeline
Babysitter

Aja-Kiara Dye

Summerville

Summary

Dedicated Paraeducator with a strong history of success in Child Care Facilities and Public Schools, adept at implementing IEPs and creating positive learning environments. With expertise in literacy support and classroom management, I am deeply committed to enhancing students' social skills development, helping them reach their full potential. As a qualified Teaching Assistant, I have a proven track record of supporting students with special needs. I am well-trained to address the academic, behavioral, and personal needs of students with developmental delays and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder. I collaborate with parents and teachers to develop personalized strategies for each student.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Hodgson Vocational Technical High School
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provide instruction under supervision of academic and vocational teachers.
  • Assist instructors in related activities, work-study, cooperative education and job
    development.
  • Provide individual tutoring to students.
  • Provide student supervision and monitoring.
  • Participate in IEP and in-service meetings.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervising assistant principals.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

Special Educations ParaEducator

Sun Valley High School
09.2023 - 10.2024

assists students with disabilities, under the guidance of a certified teacher, by providing support in all aspects of the classroom, including instruction, behavior management, and personal care, while implementing IEPs and promoting a positive learning environment.

Behavioral Paraeducator

Aston Elementary
11.2021 - 06.2023

Supporting students with behavioral needs by implementing behavior plans, monitoring student behavior, and reinforcing positive behaviors under the guidance of teachers and specialists.

  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Delaware Technical Community College
DE
05-2025

Skills

  • Learning strategies
  • Special education
  • Literacy support
  • Social skills development
  • Classroom support
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Classroom management strategies

Director of Philanthropy

Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to grow revenue from foundations and corporate partners. Along with organizing wellness events. 

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Hodgson Vocational Technical High School
10.2024 - 04.2025

Special Educations ParaEducator

Sun Valley High School
09.2023 - 10.2024

Childcare Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
04.2022 - 07.2022

Behavioral Paraeducator

Aston Elementary
11.2021 - 06.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Delaware Technical Community College
Aja-Kiara Dye