Ann McMann

As a paraprofessional I have been required to keep a current background check and aid license through the state of Ohio. I also complete 15 hours of professional development classes every school year, and keep the requirements for CPR, First aid and communicable diseases, and child abuse training.

Responsibilities:

• To help the lead classroom teacher in every aspect of classroom activities
• Assisted in both classroom and school wide daily routines.
• To care for any specific needs for our special needs students, including diapering, feeding, and safety measures
• Meet with teacher and support staff/therapists to maintain communication
• Cleaning and maintaining classroom toys and materials
• Assisting with filing classroom paperwork and forms
• Creating and assisting in carrying out classroom projects using: computers, laminators, other school materials
• Assisted in behavior management strategies to promote positive social interactions.
• Facilitated small group instruction, fostering academic growth and confidence.
• Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.

My husband and I owned a lawn care & landscaping business right here in centerville. I managed the office side of the business, including billing and payment records. I also enjoy working outside and helping with landscaping projects in the summer.

Responsibilities:

• Invoices/Billing, including payment history/records
• Customer service calls/scheduling appointments
• Taxes and records
• Landscaping work: weeding, yard clean-up, mulching, gardening
• Managing landscaping crew

I worked at the Jewish Center for almost 6 months as a part time caregiver. I did complete all state training and certifications for that position.

Responsibilities:

• Provided compassionate care and support to children, fostering a nurturing environment.
• Follow schedules for each child
• Ensuring that infants participated in appropriate engaging activities such as tummy time and other developmental exercises
• Collaborated with parents and staff to address children's individual needs and concerns effectively.
• Perform duties such as feeding, diapering, fill out journals, putting infants to bed/rocking, and daily cleaning

After my children were born, I began babysitting from my home because I wanted to be able to stay home and raise them in a christian environment. I knew that I could provide a safe, loving and nurturing environment for other children as well, while also giving my own children more social experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, healthy, safe and loving environment
• Provide meals/snacks/drinks or bottles for infants/children
• Activities: reading, preschool, arts/crafts, outdoor, music
• Support emotional, spiritual and social development; encourage positive self image; teach self control and shaping desirable habits
• Instruct children in health and personal habits; toilet training; healthy eating habits; naptime routine