HARALABOS (HARRY) PRASSAKOS

60-40 264th Street

Little Neck, NY 11362
Tel: 347-408-4525

Dear Hiring Manager:

This letter is to express my interest in pursuing a media and communications car
eer within your organization. As an experienced Education Paraprofessional with
dual Masters Degrees in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Bachelor
s Degree in Criminal Justice, I feel confident of the skill I can bring to your
establishment. Enclosed is my resume for your consideration.
Although the primary focus of my experience has been in Elementary Education, I
am certain that my qualifications and skills, when linked with the vision of you
r organization, will create positive results. Having achieved career goals, I a
m interested in expanding my professional horizons by seeking new challenges. T
he key strengths that I possess for success include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Provide exceptional contributions toward positive development
Adapt quickly to changing environments
Excellent ability to concurrently manage while meeting performance standards an
d various subdivisional needs across multiple levels
Effective communication and organizational skills
Problem solver in a challenging setting
Strong team player in a supportive cooperative environment
Dedicated toward safety and improvement of service
I have a breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to pla
ce me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you e
xpect will be met.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to an opportunity to speak with you fur
ther regarding a role in your organization.
Sincerely,
Haralabos Prassakos

HARALABOS (HARRY) PRASSAKOS

60-40 264th Street
Little Neck, NY 11362
Tel: 347-408-4525
Highly accomplished professional poised to transition solid background in educat
ion to excel in a communications position within your organization. Possess dua
l Masters Degrees in Elementary and Special Education, and a Bachelors Degree in
Criminal Justice. Special skills include exposure to hearing impaired students
and their specific needs. Offer outstanding organization and conflict resoluti
on skills. Experienced in maintaining records, handling multiple tasks, and com
plying with administrative policies in a cooperative team environment.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Department of Education 2003 Present
Paraprofessional
M.S. 67, Little Neck, NY 2009 Present
Working one-on-one as paraprofessional for hearing impaired student.
Extensive communication with parents on daily basis.
Integrate student activities in small group setting.
Assist with lesson plans and development of IEP for student.
Provide specialized assistance with course materials, as needed, in order to fa
cilitate students satisfaction of academic goals.
Act as liaison with students other service providers, as necessary.
P.S. 221, Little Neck, NY 2003 2009
Provided assistance to students with disabilities, ages 5 10.
Specialized instruction for hearing impaired students.
Coordinated teaching responsibilities and classroom management with Professiona
l Staff. Worked closely with classroom teacher to achieve and maintain optimal
levels of student performance.
Daily parent communication; trouble shot problems and/or issues with school adm
inistration or other service providers, as needs arose.
Provided small group instruction to ensure achievement of individual academic g
oals.
STUDENT TEACHING
P.S. 221, Little Neck, NY January - May, 2008
Grade 4 January March, 2008
Developed and instructed lessons in all subject areas.
Reinforced math skills by working directly with individual students.
Designed classroom bulletin board.
Provided small group instruction to supplement classroom lessons.
Grade l March May, 2008
Developed and instructed lessons in all subject areas for students with disabil
ities and developmental delays.
Created individual assignments to meet the individual needs of these students.
Designed classroom bulletin board.
Provided small group instruction to ensure individual achievement of academic g
oals.
EDUCATION / SKILLS
M.A., Elementary Education, ( 1- 6), and Special Education, (1 6), Long Island
University / C.W. Post University -- G.P.A. 3.6
B.S., Criminal Justice, St. Johns University
In process of obtaining Human Resources certification at C.W. Post University