Samantha Nolan
Oak Ridge
Summary
Dedicated preschool paraprofessional skilled in student engagement and lesson implementation. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting curriculum initiatives to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Paraprofessional
Jefferson Township School District
Lake Hopatcong
09.2023 - Current
- Supported lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Engaged students in educational games and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
Owner, Lead Fitness Instructor
FIT4MOM West Morris
Budd Lake
06.2015 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of community fitness programs and classes.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote fitness services and events.
- Coordinated partnerships with local businesses to enhance community outreach.
- Implemented scheduling systems for classes and events to optimize attendance.
- Maintained communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Created promotional materials to highlight program benefits and offerings.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Assistant Early Skills Teacher
The Country Day School
Oak Ridge
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Fostered positive classroom environment, promoting engagement and enhancing student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement school-wide initiatives and programs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments, supporting holistic development of students' learning, physical, social and emotional skills.
- Supervised students throughout day, ensuring safety and facilitating positive interactions during classroom and break times.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Clares
Denville
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in critical and non-critical care settings.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans to optimize respiratory outcomes.
- Provided emergency care, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to stabilize patients in critical situations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas draws and analysis
- Documented patient responses and therapy sessions in medical records accurately.
- Consulted with physicians to address potential complications related to respiratory therapies and medications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sussex County Community Collgee
Newton, NJ08-2010
Skills
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom supervision
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Behavior management
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Child development knowledge
- Curriculum support
- Communication skills
Timeline
Preschool Paraprofessional
Jefferson Township School District
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Early Skills Teacher
The Country Day School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Owner, Lead Fitness Instructor
FIT4MOM West Morris
06.2015 - 12.2023
Respiratory Therapist
St. Clares
09.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sussex County Community Collgee