Sarah Irwin
Mays Landing,NJ
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Aide
Atlantic County Special Services
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Conducted discrete trials on a daily basis.
- Provided individualized instruction to students.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and paperwork
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes and recess
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Facilitated transition from diapers to potty use.
Paraprofessional
Hamilton Township School District
10.2015 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Provided daily discrete trials
- Taught children to use the toilet independently.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Galloway School District
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Customer Service Associate
Kohl’s
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Restaurant Hostess
Mays Landing Diner
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Managed customer transactions efficiently.
- Performed cash drawer balancing.
Daycare Assistant
Sunnlyland Daycare
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Trained toddlers in effective potty habits.
Education
None -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PANone - Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PANone -
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Positive attitude
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom support
- Individual student assistance
- Helping students with special needs
- Material preparation
- Behavior redirection
Accomplishments
Earned paraprofessional of the year while working at Joseph Shaner elementary school in 2022-2023
Timeline
Teachers Aide
Atlantic County Special Services
02.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Hamilton Township School District
10.2015 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Galloway School District
05.2015 - 06.2015
Customer Service Associate
Kohl’s
01.2015 - 05.2015
Restaurant Hostess
Mays Landing Diner
05.2011 - 03.2014
Daycare Assistant
Sunnlyland Daycare
05.2005 - 05.2009
None -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
None - Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
None -
Bucks County Community College
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