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Sheila Ryan

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

I am a passionate and empathetic preschool teacher with 3+ years of experience and am in pursuit of a minor in elementary education. I hold CDA certification for preschool ages, while also being familiar with infant and toddler classrooms. I have worked as an aide and a co-teacher, cultivating creative, exciting, safe spaces for children to learn and play year-round, along with monitoring a classroom and building strong bonds with it's students and families.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

TLC Tutor

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Held office hours to aid students with any extra questions regarding writing assignments and grammar.
  • Attended class to better observe and understand classroom material and tasks for students.
  • Provided a nonjudgmental space for my peers to ask for help.
  • Helped students find answers to their questions through critical thinking.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.

Preschool Teacher

Sandcastle Early Learning Center
Saint Paul, MN
03.2024 - Current
  • Held similar job requirements to teacher's aide, such as cleaning, diaper changing, and entertaining students.
  • In charge of supervising classrooms of children, primarily between the ages of two to five.
  • Conducted educational and stimulating classroom activities.
  • Created and followed developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
  • Built confident, trusting relationships with the families in the class.
  • Built positive, unique relationships with each student.
  • Used classroom tablets to communicate with families throughout the day with notifications regarding notes, incident reports, nap times, and much more.
  • Put together observational information regarding each individual student for bi-yearly conferences.
  • Followed classroom schedules to maintain a structured environment.
  • Guided children to use critical thinking skills in appropriate situations, such as conflicts with friends.
  • Provided a positive and safe space for students to play and learn daily.

Preschool Aide

Sandcastle Early Learning Center
Saint Paul, MN
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Worked with children in and between the ages of infancy (6 weeks) to school age (10 years).
  • Aided in hygiene care among children, such as hand washing and diaper changing.
  • Guided, cared for, entertained, and helped supervise children in a developmentally appropriate and educational environment.
  • Cleaned classrooms and disinfected classroom materials consistently.
  • Assisted lead teachers with observations that would be useful for bi-yearly conferences.
  • Gave each child the time and space for physical activity each day through outdoor play or organized activities.
  • Responded promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
  • Provided attentive assistance to lead teachers when necessary.

Cashier

Saint Patrick's Guild
Saint Paul, MN
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Promptly welcomed customers into the store, offering help with the store's policies, services, and products.
  • Handled returns and exchanges of store products.
  • Efficiently operated a cash register.
  • Restocked merchandise when necessary.
  • Accurately filled out online orders in a timely manner.

Education

Childhood Development Assosiate (CDA) -

Think Small
MN
03-2024

High School Diploma -

Saint Agnes School
MN
06-2021

Some College (No Degree) -

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Child development knowledge
  • Love for children
  • CPR and First Aide
  • Strong Communication
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Classroom monitoring
  • Physical Stamina

Timeline

TLC Tutor

Century College
09.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Sandcastle Early Learning Center
03.2024 - Current

Preschool Aide

Sandcastle Early Learning Center
05.2021 - 03.2024

Cashier

Saint Patrick's Guild
04.2019 - 06.2021

Childhood Development Assosiate (CDA) -

Think Small

High School Diploma -

Saint Agnes School

Some College (No Degree) -

Century College

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