Fiona McGettigan
New Gretna,New Jersey
Summary
Graduate of Rowan University, Psychology, in May seeking acceptance to Stockton University's Masters of Social Work Program. Energetic, motivated, and hard-working college student skilled in communicating with others, working with behaviorally disabled children and teenagers, and other qualities that translate well to this degree program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Pinelands Regional School District
2023.12 - Current
- Enhance student support by delivering one-on-one assistance in the Behavior Disability classroom.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing a strong relationship with students and co-workers.
- Assigned to help a student from the Behavior Disability classroom transfer out into the general student population.
Paraprofessional
Little Egg Harbor School District
2021.06 - Current
- The past three summers, I have been a paraprofessional for Summer School in the Little Egg Harbor School District
- In the summers of 2022 and 2023, I worked specifically as a one-on-one Paraprofessional for a child with Type 1 Diabetes
- I am a Type 1 Diabetic myself and it was extremely rewarding to use my experience and knowledge to make her days in school a little easier
- I was asked to come back full time to work with her during the school year. I unfortunately could not because of my fall semester schedule.
- It was a very rewarding and eye-opening experience for me to help a child through the same obstacles I went through years ago.
After School and Summer Camp Counselor
Little Egg Harbor Community School
2017.06 - 2023.12
- I was a counselor for the Before/After Care program and the Summer Camp program in the Little Egg Harbor School District for almost seven years.
- I assisted children ages 3-12 in games, team-activities, breakfast and lunches, and promoted a safe and healthy environment for them
- I assisted in mediating situations between students and dealing with parental concerns on a daily basis.
- I was honored as an exemplary employee and put in charge of training new staff by my boss in my third year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Health
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Dealing with Concerns
- Educational Support
- Positive Attitude
- Behavior Management
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Flexibility
- Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Pinelands Regional School District
2023.12 - Current
Paraprofessional
Little Egg Harbor School District
2021.06 - Current
After School and Summer Camp Counselor
Little Egg Harbor Community School
2017.06 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Associate of Applied Science - Health
Rowan College At Burlington County
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