Hannah McManus
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies and planning activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Recreation Therapy Intern
Westminster-Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Front Desk
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Greet guests and complete the check-in process
- Input and retrieve information from the computer system
- Provide information about hotel amenities and the local area
- Assist guests with check-out
- Handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting various forms of payment, and processing gift certificates
- Answer and manage phone calls in a timely manner, managing multiple tasks at once
- Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner
- Field guest complaints, conduct research, and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction
- Receive, retrieve, and relay messages and packages to guests
- Other duties as assigned
- Work Experience Continued
Student Worker
Old Dominion University’s Mighty Monarchs
Norfolk, United States
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting children with various disabilities from the age ranges of 8-13 in different physical activities
- An ODU student is paired with a child participating in this program to help assist the children and encourage them to not only participate in the programs but to socialize with their peers as well.
Cashier
Michaels
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Help customers shop our store and are able to find what they're looking for
- Provide a fast and friendly check-out experience
- Execute cash handling to standards
- Responsible for completing merchandise recovery and maintenance to include the merchandise return / go back process
- Acknowledge customers, help locate the product and provide a solution
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia12.2023
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- IEP Compliance
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Documenting Progress
- Program Activities
- Creating Activities
- Guest Service and Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disability Awareness
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Teacher Assistance
- Teaching and Instruction
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Recreation Therapy Intern
Westminster-Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay
01.2023 - 04.2023
Front Desk
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2021 - 12.2022
Student Worker
Old Dominion University’s Mighty Monarchs
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Michaels
05.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Old Dominion University