1.
Brian A. Soto
7931 SE Woodward St 203­440­6914
Portland, Or 97206 BSoto3895@gmail.com
Objective​: ​ ​To seek and obtain a position within an educational institution while concentrating personal abilities
& strengths to assist students, as well as staff, in a professional and scholastic atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, CUNY College of Staten Island, New York; ​Psychology – 2008
Professional Experience
Paraprofessional, Hartford Public Schools, MD Fox (Rise Academy) September 2014 ­ June
2015
● Supervised special education students independently and in small groups, adjusting focus depending on
their individualized education program.
● Worked directly with staff to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment, including substitution
during teacher’s absence.
● Worked directly with Behavior Technician to quickly de escalate and quell behavior to ensure a safe
environment for students, teachers & staff.
● Assisted as a bilingual interpreter for parents and staff to ensure full understanding of student’s progress
and behavior.
One on One, Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) ​July 2014 – August 2014
● Worked directly with an individual, elementary age, throughout summer school.
● Assisted in creating a positive learning environment, as well as de escalating behavior.
● Encouraged a productive learning environment while ensuring full comprehension.
One on One, Adelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services ​Dec 2013 – March 2014
● Work one on one with a wide range of children and teens on the Autism spectrum, with developmental and
intellectual disabilities, and psychiatric disorders.
● Assist head teacher and staff with day to day responsibilities in maintaining structure within a safe
environment and supporting staff and team members through physical crisis intervention.
Substitute Teacher, Kelly Educational Staffing ​April 2013 ­ September 2014
● Worked with a wide range of students aging from K­12 to implement existing lesson plans in a matter that
ensured the integrity of academic time and motivated students to learn and participate.
● Instructed students regarding the variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the
lesson plan while following Kelly Staffing policies & procedures.
Bilingual Teacher’s Aide ​– Harry B. Ward Technical Center, Riverhead, NY March 09 – November 11
● Successfully aided students in lecture and exam interpretation and comprehension while facilitating full
translation for staff and other students of non­Spanish speaking background.
● Imparted as a substitute in any applicable courses for both English and Spanish speaking students
● Worked one­on­one with youth to ensure understanding of daily duties as well as personal growth within
the community.

2.
Brian A. Soto
7931 SE Woodward St 203­440­6914
Portland, Or 97206 BSoto3895@gmail.com
Additional Qualifications
● Bilingual (written & spoken Spanish)
● Translator for Parent/Staff interactions.
● Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) Trained
● Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trained
● CPI Trained and Certified (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)
● Computer Skills: MS Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook & Internet usage.