McKenna Sullivan
Westfield,MA
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in client support and a solid background in designing and implementing effective classroom activities. Strong interpersonal skills foster a supportive learning environment that enhances student success. Seeking to apply communication skills and attention to detail in a Special Education Paraprofessional role, dedicated to meeting each student's unique needs and promoting an inclusive atmosphere.
Overview
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Language
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Tempus Unlimited
Southwick, MA
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated community integration by providing transportation to activities and outings
- Delivered personal care assistance to enhance safety and independence
- Supporting communication, behavioral, and daily living goals to strengthen independence
- Preparing meals and following dietary preferences to support health and nutrition
- Supported communication and daily living goals to foster greater independence
- Providing community integration through transportation to activities and outings
Summer Paraprofessional
Agawam Public Schools
Agawam, MA
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted teachers in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported teachers in delivering individualized instruction and adapting materials for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement tailored strategies for student behavior management.
- Monitored student progress, documented performance, and communicated findings to educators for targeted interventions.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance and engagement levels.
Childcare Group Leader
Southwick Recreational Center
Southwick, MA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervising and supporting children ages 5–11 through safe daily transitions from school to the center
- Prepared and provided nutritious snacks to encourage healthy eating habits
- Offering emotional support and positive behavior guidance to maintain a supportive environment
- Offered emotional support and positive behavior guidance, fostering a nurturing environment
- Facilitating group play and structured activities to promote cooperation, social skills, and engagement
- Facilitated group play and structured activities, enhancing cooperation, social skills, and engagement
- Maintaining a safe, organized program environment aligned with center policies and expectations
Reptile Caretaker
FramsChams Chameleon Breeders
Southwick, MA
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared specialized food and live insect diets to enhance reptile nutrition
- Maintained clean, sanitary enclosures to promote healthy living conditions for chameleons and other reptiles
- Preparing specialized food and live insect diets to support proper reptile nutrition
- Monitoring environmental conditions such as humidity, temperature, and lighting to meet species-specific needs
- Monitored environmental conditions including humidity, temperature, and lighting to fulfill species-specific requirements
- Packaging customer orders and accurately counting silkworms and feeder insects for shipment
Education
Bachelors - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Elms College
Chicopee, MA01-2029
High school diploma - undefined
Southwick Regional High School
Southwick, MA06-2025
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Data privacy
- Patient advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Behavior management
- Adaptable approach
- Emotional support
- Care plan management
Affiliations
- NSHLA Member
- September 2025-Present
Trainings & Certifications
- CPR and Basic First-Aid
- 2024-Present
- In-person hands-on training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Paraprofessional
Agawam Public Schools
07.2026 - 08.2026
Personal Care Attendant
Tempus Unlimited
07.2025 - Current
Childcare Group Leader
Southwick Recreational Center
08.2024 - 06.2026
Reptile Caretaker
FramsChams Chameleon Breeders
07.2023 - 02.2026
High school diploma - undefined
Southwick Regional High School
Bachelors - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Elms College