Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Shawn McCabe

Smithtown

Summary

Dynamic teacher’s assistant with strong communication and collaboration skills. Committed to engaging diverse learners and enhancing educational experiences through effective lesson planning and small group facilitation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher’s Assistant

Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Islip, NY
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in developing engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance student learning and comprehension.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to support diverse learning needs within the classroom setting.
  • Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Suffolk County Parks
Mastic, NY
05.2020 - Current
  • Conducted rescue operations using lifesaving techniques and equipment.
  • Provided first aid to injured swimmers and coordinated with emergency services.
  • Educated beachgoers on water safety practices and hazard awareness.
  • Led safety drills to improve response times during emergencies and maintain preparedness.
  • Demonstrated strong physical fitness levels by participating in regular conditioning programs that enhanced rescue performance capabilities.
  • Conducted beach closures when necessary due to hazardous conditions or marine life presence for public safety purposes.
  • Evaluated weather conditions daily for accurate assessments of potential dangers such as rip currents or high surf advisories affecting swimmer safety precautions.

Volunteer

Lacrosse
Long Island, NY
08.2019 - Current

Help as a defensive coach on three different lacrosse travel teams.

Volunteer

ISF
Sayville, NY
06.2014 - 08.2018

Worked with children with special needs as a mentor. Each week we would introduce a new sport and physical activity to the kids along with an arts and crafts.

Education

No Degree - Elementary Special Education/ Focus Communications

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
05.2027

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Situational awareness
  • Physical fitness
  • Injury prevention
  • Leadership qualities
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Captain of the Molloy Lacrosse team for three years.
  • Conference champion in 2025.

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • AED certified
  • Red Cross certified

Timeline

Teacher’s Assistant

Eastern Suffolk BOCES
11.2022 - Current

Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Suffolk County Parks
05.2020 - Current

Volunteer

Lacrosse
08.2019 - Current

Volunteer

ISF
06.2014 - 08.2018

No Degree - Elementary Special Education/ Focus Communications

Molloy College