Dympna Canavan
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
ESS
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Caregiver
Mary Hanratty
09.2019 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
Bartender
Saints and Sinners Bar and Restaurant
01.2007 - 09.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Special Needs Caregiver
Sperrin View
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
Bartender
MacMenamins
03.2000 - 01.2007
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Elderly Caregiver
Sandvlle Nursing Home
04.1998 - 02.2000
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
Education
Associate Degree - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
EAST TYRONE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
IRELAND06.2017
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Teacher Support
- Academic Support
- Student Learning Support
- Individual Student Assistance
- Student Health and Safety
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
ESS
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Mary Hanratty
09.2019 - Current
Special Needs Caregiver
Sperrin View
01.2017 - 02.2018
Bartender
Saints and Sinners Bar and Restaurant
01.2007 - 09.2022
Bartender
MacMenamins
03.2000 - 01.2007
Elderly Caregiver
Sandvlle Nursing Home
04.1998 - 02.2000
Associate Degree - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
EAST TYRONE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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