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Margaret McHenry

Belle Harbor

Summary

Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

New York City Department Of Education, New York
02.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Hostess

Bungalow Bar
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow. Performs opening and closing duties, as needed.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Assists others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.
  • Helps fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships


Paraprofessional

St Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted a visually impaired student in everyday tasks such as copying notes, preparing between classes, using assistive devices, etc.
  • Facilitated small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and other academic support
  • Collaborated with lead teacher in monitoring classroom behavior, progress, and development

Teacher's Aide

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing behavior of students in the classroom
  • Provided support to students in completing individual and group-based assignments
  • Maintained a neat and organized classroom environment

Baby-sitter (part-time)

Mary's Babysitting
09.2015 - 05.2020
  • Manage and oversee children's activity in absence of parents.
  • Introduce games and activities to keep children engaged.
  • Prepare meals to ensure children eat fully and on time.
  • Escort children on outings to parks and walks around the neighborhood

Education

College -

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
01.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Fontbonne Hall Academy
Brooklyn, NY
06.2020

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Educational support

Certification

  • NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (New York State) | June 2022
  • Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect: Identification and Reporting NYS Mandatory Course (Access Continuing Education, inc.) | June 2022
  • SAFE SCHOOLS: Preventing School Violence NYS Mandatory Training (Access Continuing Education, inc.) | June 2022
  • Infection Control: New York State Mandatory Training (Access Continuing Education, inc.) | June 2022
  • DASA Training (New York State Education Department) | August 2022

Timeline

Paraprofessional

New York City Department Of Education, New York
02.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

St Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
12.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher's Aide

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022

Hostess

Bungalow Bar
05.2022 - 08.2024

Baby-sitter (part-time)

Mary's Babysitting
09.2015 - 05.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Fontbonne Hall Academy

College -

Mount Saint Mary College
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