Sarah Miles
Aaronsburg,PA
Summary
Seasoned Childcare Provider and Paraprofessional with a proven track record at YMCA Of Centre County and Penns Valley Area School District. Excelled in fostering child development and supporting diverse learning needs through empathy, educational support, and behavior management techniques. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and child safety, ensuring positive outcomes and trust from families and educators alike.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
YMCA Of Centre County
06.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self expression.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
Paraprofessional
Penns Valley Area School District
09.2011 - Current
- 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.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.2010
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Some Sign Language Ability
- Behavior management techniques
- Friendly and Respectful
- Problem-Solving
- Special Needs Care
- CPR and First Aid trained
- Epi-Pen use
- Crisis Management
- CPR training
- ABA training
- Intensive Teaching training
Timeline
Childcare Provider
YMCA Of Centre County
06.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Penns Valley Area School District
09.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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