Ian Sherwood
New Haven
Summary
A creative, reliable professional known for working hard, taking initiative, and treating everybody with respect. Recent experience in behavioral support, classroom instruction, and preparing individuals with disabilities for adult life. Always ready for a new challenge or undertaking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Benhaven Career and Transition Center
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with special needs adults, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.
- Transported individuals to the learning center, out into the community, and back home.
- Instructed individuals at their hired and volunteer jobs.
- Taught modified classes related to employment, finance, social skills, research, and independent living.
- Guided individuals through ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) and hygiene routines.
- Monitored individual's progress through data, providing feedback for targeted intervention strategies.
Amazon Courier
Abex Distro, Nutmeg Courier
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and followed customer notes for drop and go deliveries.
- Trained new couriers on operational procedures and best practices for route management.
- Monitored daily performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Transport Driver
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Inspected and prepared new car stock.
- Delivered cars to other Enterprise locations and dealerships, ensuring all paperwork was signed.
Sales Associate, Key Holder
Dollar General
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Cashed out customers at register.
- Conducted opening/closing procedures
- Managed Ad signs, rearranged planograms, scanned incoming orders, handled damages
- Organized truck shipments and stocked shelves with new inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Digital Arts Production
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTHigh School Diploma -
Southington High School
SouthingtonSkills
- Special education support
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- CPR Certified
- PMT Certified
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Benhaven Career and Transition Center
02.2024 - Current
Amazon Courier
Abex Distro, Nutmeg Courier
09.2019 - 02.2024
Transport Driver
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Associate, Key Holder
Dollar General
10.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Digital Arts Production
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Southington High School