Olivia Irish
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with a background as a Special Education Aide at Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral School where I enhanced student learning through engaging activities and collaborative efforts with therapists and teachers. Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and effective communication, achieving significant progress in student development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Jill And Drew Spanding (Personal Contract)
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided one-on-one support for a student with developmental delays (due to autism) to complete classwork and apply academic concepts.
- Implemented right brain learning strategies through Dianne Craft curriculum.
- Facilitated social skill development among peers through group activities.
- Created lesson plans and was responsible for the completion of those plans.
- Collaborated with occupational and speech therapists to help progress student and implement NPSP objectives.
- Established strong partnerships with parents through frequent communication about their child's academic performance, behavior concerns, and overall well-being within the school setting.
- Documented student's progress, obstacles, academic milestones, and behavior for use in reports and meetings.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
- Maintained positive attitude
Camp Counselor
Pleasant Valley Bible Camp
07.2021 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led devotionals every morning with cabin.
- Monitored campers while they completed camp chores.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that encouraged collaboration among peers while improving interpersonal skills among participants.
Sales Clerk
Gill-Roy's Hardware
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Customer Service
- Answering phone calls in a professional manner.
- Cashiering
- Checking in orders
- Inventory
Ice Cream Server
Mooney's Ice Cream Parlor
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Processed sales transactions for cash, debit, and credit purchases.
Strawberry Picker
Estelle Strawberry Farm
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Enhanced strawberry yield by diligently picking ripe fruits and implementing proper harvesting techniques.
- Contributed to higher overall harvest volume through consistent hard work and attention to detail when selecting ripe berries.
- Maintained focus throughout the day's responsibilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool/NMCA
Indian River, MI05.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Engagement
- Effective Communication
- Versatile
- Reliable
- Organized
- Interpersonal
- Creative and Energetic
- Computer Skills
References
Naomi Sponable (Director of Pleasant Valley Bible Camp/Principal of Ellsworth Elementary): 231-544-6043
Heather Glasby (Principal at Gaylord St. Mary): 989-732-5801
Wendy Cole (Title 1 Reading Teacher at Gaylord St. Mary): 989-732-5801
Delaney Brigham (OT for the student I aided): 989-350-9143
Kim Switalski (Kid's Ministry Director at Gaylord E-Free Church): 989-732-2647
Evan Tubbs (Manager at Gill-Roy's Hardware): 989-731-2505
Timeline
Special Education Aide
Jill And Drew Spanding (Personal Contract)
08.2022 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Pleasant Valley Bible Camp
07.2021 - Current
Sales Clerk
Gill-Roy's Hardware
01.2021 - 08.2022
Ice Cream Server
Mooney's Ice Cream Parlor
05.2020 - 09.2020
Strawberry Picker
Estelle Strawberry Farm
07.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Homeschool/NMCA
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