Bridget E Sheerin
Bay Shore
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Direction Speialist
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
12.2023 - Current
- Provide collegiate level academic support
- Assist in developing time management plans for on-going projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Implement strategies to build executive functioning skills
- Work with confidential and sensitive information
- Monitor progress in all daily living skills
Special Education Teacher
Herricks School District
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
- Collected data to monitor progress
- Managed confidential and sensitive information
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and service providers to discuss instructional strategies to reach learning objectives.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Special Education Teacher
Three Village Central School District
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Incorporated educational and assistive technology into daily lessons
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Trained in and utilized multiple educational programs to meet the multiple learning needs of students
- Administered various educational assessments for student evaluation including alternate assessments
- Established regular and open communication with parents and support staff
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bay Shore School District UPK
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage non-English speaking students
Teacher
Amityville School District
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Home Economics Teacher
Camp ANCHOR
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Coordinated home economics program for over 600 camp participants
- Supervised children and adults with mild to severe physical and mental challenges
- Trained and managed staff aides and volunteers
- Taught participants about healthy nutrition and exercise based on latest information
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Riverside Elementary School
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted student with Autism in achieving academic and behavioral success in an inclusion setting
- Encouraged student to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Sales Planner
Oxygen Media
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and improve customer service.
- Assisted sales team members in developing customer relationships, and building customer loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
- Attended promotional and network events to maintain and develop contact with potential clients.
- Trained sales assistants on best practices for customer service and sales team support strategies.
Advertising Sales Assistant
MTV Networks
03.2001 - 03.2004
- Maintained sales account files
- Communicated with advertising agencies to correctly execute parameters of sales agreement
- Used pricing information and Nielson ratings to negotiate make goods and schedule changes
- Coordinated with sales planning team, Directors and Vice Presidents
Television Production Assistant
Bloomberg Financial Television
06.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies & Communications
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Molloy College
Skills
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Ability to multitask
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Self-Direction Speialist
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Herricks School District
09.2017 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Three Village Central School District
09.2015 - 01.2017
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bay Shore School District UPK
09.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher
Amityville School District
01.2011 - 09.2013
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Riverside Elementary School
09.2008 - 05.2010
Home Economics Teacher
Camp ANCHOR
06.2008 - 08.2010
Sales Planner
Oxygen Media
03.2004 - 08.2006
Advertising Sales Assistant
MTV Networks
03.2001 - 03.2004
Television Production Assistant
Bloomberg Financial Television
06.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies & Communications
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Molloy College
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