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Sarah J Gatterdum

Cornwall

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience at Beacon City School District, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to support special needs students through tailored interventions and foster a positive learning environment. Strong critical thinking skills enhance curriculum compliance and promote effective conflict resolution among peers.

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Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Aide/Monitor

Beacon City School District
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.

Summer School Paraprofessional

Orange-Ulster Boces
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed safe transitions between classrooms or outdoor areas during breaks or physical education sessions, ensuring proper supervision at all times.
  • Encouraged students'' creativity through art projects that contributed to their overall cognitive development while celebrating cultural diversity within the classroom community.
  • Collaborated with fellow paraprofessionals for efficient allocation of resources and sharing best practices.
  • Assisted in the implementation of assessment tools to measure student progress and identify areas for improvement or additional support.

Paraprofessional UPK/ Floater

Archdiocese of New York
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.

Special Education Paraprofessional

The ARC Of The Hudson Valley
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.

Education

No Degree - Business

SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY

High School Diploma -

Cornwall Central High School
Cornwall,NY
06-2002

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Student engagement
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Conflict resolution
  • Child development
  • Community involvement
  • Special needs students
  • Curriculum compliance with [state]
  • Task prioritization
  • Educational activities

Accomplishments

    Beacon Pride Recipient- '23,'24&'25

Volunteerism

Cornwall Fire Dept 

Storm King Ladies Auxiliary-Vice President 

Cornwall 4th of July Committee 

Catholic Daughters of America 

Alzheimer's Association 

Timeline

Summer School Paraprofessional

Orange-Ulster Boces
06.2023 - 08.2024

Teacher's Aide/Monitor

Beacon City School District
10.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional UPK/ Floater

Archdiocese of New York
09.2022 - 10.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

The ARC Of The Hudson Valley
03.2020 - 06.2021

No Degree - Business

SUNY Orange

High School Diploma -

Cornwall Central High School

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