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
MN03-2024
High School Diploma -
Saint Agnes School
MN06-2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNSkills
- 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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