Colleen Horan
Goshen,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant great with students and children and excels at multitasking. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Aide
Jump Start Therapy
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 5 children. Gave additional support to various children on a 1 to 1 basis
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Was responsible for cleaning and changing of the children
- Supported children at snack time with various things, opening and closing of food, teaching signs, sitting, chewing, drinking, manners
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students upon arrival and departure
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's
Personal Nanny
Christin Evangelista
2021.09 - 2024.04
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of morning preparation and occasional evenings
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Children were 6 and 18 months at the time of hiring
SUB - Teacher Aide / Food Service Worker
Scotchtown Avenue School (SAS) Goshen Central
2015.09 - 2017.06
- Advised and counseled student to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed as their 1 on 1 personal aide. ( at the time of hire I was only a SUB I did this for only 3 months then I took the position in the kitchen of the school for daily set hours
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support as the childs aide
- Worked with classroom teacher to follow the students individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for all students
- Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
- Pitched in with cleaning and closing tasks to keep school cafeteria running smoothly.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to students
- Cultivated warm relationships with students on a daily basis
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Rockland High School
Thiells, NY06.1987
Skills
- Classroom /HomeOrganization
- Teacher Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior monitoring
- Special Education Support
- Special Needs Student Assistance
- One-to-One Instruction
- Nurturing Nature
- Stay at home Mom skills
Additional Information
I am a proud stay at home mom, I raised 3 beautiful children. Was a member of school PTA's, and held position of Girl Scout leader for 13 years for Girl Scouts heart of the hudson for the same group of girls from Kindergarten to Senior year.
Timeline
Teachers Aide
Jump Start Therapy
2023.09 - 2024.07
Personal Nanny
Christin Evangelista
2021.09 - 2024.04
SUB - Teacher Aide / Food Service Worker
Scotchtown Avenue School (SAS) Goshen Central
2015.09 - 2017.06
High School Diploma -
North Rockland High School
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