Barbara Lawlor
Concord,NC
Summary
Motivated teaching assistant with expertise in child supervision and behavior management. Known for fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety, ready to contribute to effective lesson planning and create engaging classroom experiences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers assistant
Kids Korner Daycare
Kannapolis, North Carolina
10.2024 - Current
- I change diapers I read to them I make sure they're sad by saying we play we go outside we do arts.
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supervised children during playtime and ensured a safe environment.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teaching staff regarding student progress.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children
Millbrook, NY
04.2019 - 03.2021
- I took care of individuals I shower then I'm help them with their food I help them with their task a gave meds I enjoyed my job. I shop for them.
- Provided compassionate care and support to children with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of daily activities and behavioral observations.
- Facilitated recreational activities to encourage social engagement and skill development.
- Observed and reported changes in behavior or health to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Cleaner
Clinton courthouse
Clinton, NY
01.2004 - 10.2019
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Swept sidewalks and driveways of debris.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Maintained cleanliness of courtrooms and public areas throughout the courthouse.
- Collaborated with staff to schedule cleaning activities around court sessions.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
Lunch monitor
Haviland Middle School
Hyde Park, NY
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Supervised student behavior during lunch periods to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted students with meal choices and dietary needs during lunchtime.
- Monitored dining area cleanliness and reported maintenance issues promptly.
- Encouraged positive interactions among students to foster a friendly atmosphere.
- Implemented school policies related to lunchroom conduct and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with staff to address student conflicts and promote resolution strategies.
- Communicated effectively with parents and staff about student behavior concerns.
- Supervised group behaviors and utilized modification techniques.
- Patrolled cafeteria throughout lunch periods to check for spills and help students.
- Monitored students in the cafeteria to ensure they stayed in their designated areas.
- Encouraged positive interactions among peers while monitoring student behavior in the cafeteria.
- Enforced appropriate behavior expectations during lunch period.
- Provided assistance to special needs students during lunch period.
- Greeted students, faculty, and staff members entering the cafeteria area.
- Collaborated with teachers to discuss student behavior issues related to lunchtime activities.
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
Deli Clerk
Schultville store
Clinton Corners, New York
01.1990 - 03.2016
- Prepared deli meats and cheeses for customer orders and displays.
- Operated slicers and scales to ensure precise product measurements.
- Assisted customers with product selection and recipe suggestions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli counter area.
- Stocked shelves and displays with fresh products daily.
- Collaborated with team members to manage busy service periods efficiently.
- Adhered to food safety standards while handling perishable items.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Learning And Child Care
Rowan Community Collage
CabarrusSkills
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Safety procedures
- Behavior redirection
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Early childhood education
- Maintaining safe environments
- Smartboard media
- Classroom supply management
- Child development certification
- Motivation techniques
- Behavior management
- Stress management
- Behavior modeling
- Student safety
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- CPR and first aid
- Student health and safety
- Student and parent relations
Certification
I have my credentials from North Carolina.
Timeline
Teachers assistant
Kids Korner Daycare
10.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children
04.2019 - 03.2021
Lunch monitor
Haviland Middle School
05.2014 - 03.2018
Cleaner
Clinton courthouse
01.2004 - 10.2019
Deli Clerk
Schultville store
01.1990 - 03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Learning And Child Care
Rowan Community Collage