Allison MacGillivray
Vincentown
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience supporting students with diverse academic and behavioral needs. Skilled in IEP implementation, behavior management, and individualized instruction. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments, while remaining patient and committed to student growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lenape Regional High School District
Vincentown
09.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with diverse educational, behavioral, and developmental needs.
- Assisted a blind student with academic access, classroom navigation, educational accommodations, and daily school activities to support independence and success.
- Supported a student with seizure disorders by monitoring for symptoms, ensuring safety during episodes, and following established care plans and emergency procedures.
- Assist with implementation of IEP accommodations, classroom instruction, behavior management, and academic support.
- Promote student independence, safety, and social-emotional development.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and administrators to maintain an inclusive learning environment.
Banquet server/ caterer
Kate & Ally’s Restaurant, Event Catering
Forked River
03.2016 - Current
- Focused and organized planning the quantity of food, size of venue, necessary equipment and staff.
- Followed health guidelines of food safety and preparation.
- Provided food and drink service to clients for meetings, parties, and weddings with a large scale of people with a fast past environment.
- Responsible for properly setting up tables, chairs, and stations in an organized fashion.
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center
Manahawkin
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Lacey Township School District
Lacey
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individual students with special needs during lessons and assessments.
- Collaborated with educators to implement personalized learning strategies for students.
Server
Doyles Pour House
Barnegat
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Greeted all guests in a courteous and respectable way and made sure they enjoyed their experience.
- Served high quality food and checked on all orders to make sure they are complete, prepared as ordered, and portioned correctly.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness for stations and pantries.
- Processed customer orders accurately using POS systems.
Real Estate Office Assistant Manager
Sunset Harbor Realty
Beach Haven
06.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisted agents with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and creating databases.
- Responded to customers' inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Inputted information to update properties and rental availability.
- Performed data entry and maintained accurate records.
- Ensuring all documents are properly filed and archived.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ 01.2025 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ 06.2014 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJSkills
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- POS System
- Patient care
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), 01/01/25
- Mask Fit Test Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certificate
- TIPS certification training
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lenape Regional High School District
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center
04.2025 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
01.2025 - 06.2026
Substitute Paraprofessional
Lacey Township School District
09.2022 - 06.2024
Server
Doyles Pour House
04.2022 - 06.2024
Banquet server/ caterer
Kate & Ally’s Restaurant, Event Catering
03.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Ocean County College
06.2014 - 06.2025
Real Estate Office Assistant Manager
Sunset Harbor Realty
06.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School