SHERRILL GARVIN
Somers,NY
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teaching Assistant/ Instructional Assistant with 20 years plus of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development. Supports faculty with lesson development and classroom records. Documents attendance and progress to maintain student files. Reviews assignments and course content with students to foster comprehension and goal achievement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant III
PNW BOCES Sunshine Children’s Nursing Home
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting Teacher with daily activities
- Working with very Fragile Non Verbal Children
- Keeping close eye health monitors, feeding tube machines, respirator, oxygen tanks
- Helping make a child Smile
- Bathroom diaper changes
- Recording daily goals for IEP
- Attendance
- Daily Recording that children come with all health equipment needed
One To One Teacher Aide SAIL 1/Instructional Assistant
Bedford Central School District
10.2021 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
WestCop Therapeutic Nursery School
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Filled in as Lead Teacher
- Mentored New Student Teacher
- Led lessons to classes averaging 9 special needs students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and Management.
- Developed positive warm relationship with each child
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Creative Kids Enrichment Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency protocols and fire drill and lockdown procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
Preschool Teacher
Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center
08.2000 - 03.2012
- Preschool Teacher of Children ages 3, 4 and 5 Years Olds
- Typical and Special Needs with IEPs (8 Typical 6 Special Needs)
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies. Wrote IEP Reports and attended CSE Meetings
- Planned, organized, and implemented programs for preschoolers
- Co-Taught 3 Years with Teacher from Hawthorne Children’s School
- Provided a Safe, Learning Happy, Family Environment
Substitute Teacher’s Aide
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Met with teacher and other assistants before students arrived to determine plans for day.
- Supervised class while teacher attended meetings.
- Worked with Special Needs Students through out BOCES District
Substitute Teacher Aide
Somers Central School District
09.1993 - 06.2000
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Worked with Typical and Special Needs Students through out District
- Met with teacher and other assistants before students arrived to determine plans for day.
- Supervised class while teacher attended meetings.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Westlake High School
Thornwood, New Yorkundefined
Southern BOCES
Valhalla, New Yorkundefined
Back Street College
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYHudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Teacher Support/Classroom Support
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Accomplishments
- I am a Mother of 3 Children, who have Graduated from Somers School District.
- I have Volunteered for Classroom Activities, Class Mother, Summer Reading Program, Class Trips, etc.
- When Teaching at Elizabeth Mascia, My Class Held a Commuters Breakfast/Art Sale raising Money to purchase books. To Donate to Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Foundation, for schools being built in honor of Her life mission to help others.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant III
PNW BOCES Sunshine Children’s Nursing Home
07.2022 - Current
One To One Teacher Aide SAIL 1/Instructional Assistant
Bedford Central School District
10.2021 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
WestCop Therapeutic Nursery School
12.2019 - 10.2021
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Creative Kids Enrichment Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
Preschool Teacher
Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center
08.2000 - 03.2012
Substitute Teacher’s Aide
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
09.1994 - 06.2000
Substitute Teacher Aide
Somers Central School District
09.1993 - 06.2000
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Southern BOCES
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Back Street College
Westlake High School
Westchester Community College
Hudson Valley Community College
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