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Sandra Leahy

FREEHOLD

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience as an Infant Teacher at Bloom Academy NJ, Offering nurturing and patient demeanor, well-suited for fostering early childhood development and learning. Brings understanding of child development principles and ability to create engaging, safe learning environment. Skilled at fostering child development and enhancing communication skills. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with families and implement effective strategies for at-risk children. Skilled in first aid and CPR, demonstrating strong empathy and a commitment to safety and well-being.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant Teacher

Bloom Academy NJ
09.2023 - Current


  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

School Social Work Intern

Freehold Township Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
  • Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
  • Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.

Intern

Integrated Care Concepts
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
  • Co-Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
  • Advocated for client needs with external agencies to secure necessary services and support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rutgers University
Newark
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
08-2023

Skills

  • First aid, CPR, and AED, training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • Child development
  • Communication development
  • Child assessment
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

School Social Work Intern

Freehold Township Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025

Infant Teacher

Bloom Academy NJ
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Integrated Care Concepts
02.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies

Brookdale Community College

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