Alicia McMachan
Jeffrey Bonaccorso
Greenwich,CT
6
years of professional experience
Motivated educator with a focus in Special Education and Language learning. Eight years of childcare experience, nurturing and guiding young minds. Diverse roles in education, office administration, and fashion have developed strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills. Committed to leveraging this background to foster engaging and impactful learning environments.
Work History
Part-Time Nanny
4 Years 1 Month- Supervised children from infancy to age 12 while managing multiple children simultaneously.
- Transported children from school and provided homework assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals and implemented bedtime routines.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children in care.
English Language Assistant
7 Months- Facilitated interactive learning sessions, promoting student participation and language acquisition.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve classroom dynamics and learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with educators to design curriculum materials aligned with educational standards and goals.
- Enhanced collaboration among classmates by incorporating group projects and promoting teamwork within the classroom setting.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering a supportive environment conducive to academic success.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
Swim Camp Assistant Coordinator
3 Months- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for an indoor swim environment.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Managed incoming phone calls with efficiency, addressing inquiries and taking messages., addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Inputted various data accurately into company databases to maintain up-to-date records., generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
9 Months- Provided continuous classroom instruction in the absence of the primary teacher in all subjects. Established rapport with students and maintained effective classroom management to enhance engagement and learning. Implemented pre-prepared lesson plans while adjusting to the diverse needs of students and maintained a positive learning environment. Collaborated with staff to tailor support strategies that fostered academic growth in diverse subjects.
- Facilitated classroom activities and maintained student engagement across diverse subjects.
- Implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to support learning objectives.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs and learning styles.
Teacher Aide
2 Months- Provided tailored support to student with special needs to promote academic, social, and emotional growth within classroom environment.
- Adapted strategies to effectively manage unexpected classroom situations.
- Collaborated to achieve individualized education program (IEP) goals.
Fashion Intern
2 Years 3 Months- Managed customer service interactions across in-person, phone, and email channels.
- Executed warehouse organization strategies to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted precise clothing measurements to ensure proper fit.
- Collaborated in web design projects utilizing Shopify to enhance user experience.
- Assisted in photography sessions for website and social media content.
- Developed personalized styling solutions for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, English Minor
- 3.54 GPA
- Kappa Delta Member
- Magna Cum Laude graduate
High School Degree
Skills
Student engagement
Behavior management
Relationship Building
Classroom Management
Lesson plan implementation
Positive reinforcement
Organization
Adaptable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
Exploring famous landmarks
historical sites
and cultural attractions in a new destination.
Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
Timeline
English Language Assistant
NALCAP
10.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Swim Camp Assistant Coordinator
92NY
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Farragut Middle School
09.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Teacher Aide
BOCES St. Matthews School
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Part-Time Nanny
Jeffrey Bonaccorso
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Fashion Intern
Walker and Wade
05.2020 - 08.2022Read More
Greenwich High School
High School Degree
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University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts from Communications, English Minor
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