Sidearis Singleton
Charleston,SC
Summary
Successful at selecting and developing curricula and lesson plans to fulfill instructional requirements and support learning objectives. Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Charleston County School District
Charleston, SC
10.2014 - Current
- Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescription for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes)
- Collaborate with teachers in development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum which integrates all the educational aspects of the various content areas
- Provides a safe, healthy and well-managed environment so that all children will have comfortable learning and growing experiences
- Models and promotes communication and problem solving skills that assist in developing interactions, creating an atmosphere of acceptance, support and encouragement, which fosters the development of positive self-concept and self-esteem in children.
- Collect and enter student data into databae
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
Administrative Specialist II
Charleston County DSS Legal Dept.
Charleston
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Performed a variety of clerical/administrative support duties
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of programs and office procedures to make independent decisions processing of information and materials
- Documented new Emergency Protective Case and Ex Parte Case, serve summons and complaint and set attorney appointments.
Intern Student/Student
Charleston County DSS
Charleston, SC
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Coordinated and accompanied case managers on home visits,
- Performed various administrative duties (file, dictation, case record maintenance)
- Transported Children to medical appointments and family visits
- Attended intra-agency staffing and attend family court cases.
- Provided case management services for multiple families.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
Full-Time Student
Limestone College
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Attend College classes full-time
Paraprofessional
Meeting Street Academy
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted in development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum which integrates all the educational aspects of the various content areas
- Provided a safe, healthy and well-managed environment so that all children will have comfortable learning and growing experiences
- Modeled and promoted communication and problem solving skills that assisted in developing interactions
- Created an atmosphere of acceptance, support and encouragement, which fosters the development of positive self-concept and self-esteem in children.
Paraprofessional
Charleston County School District
01.2001 - 06.2010
- Participated in lesson planning and communications between parents and school officials
- Organized classroom materials and assisted with monitoring classroom behavior and upkeep minimizing distractions and disruptions
- Supervised students inside and outside of the classroom
- Performed clerical duties such and tracking attendance, grading tests and homework retrieval and dissemination.
Camp Counselor/Afterschool Counselor
North Charleston Recreation Dept.
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Assisted in conducting recreation activities for children in community center, playground, or other recreation facility
- Assisted in development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum which integrates all the educational aspects of the various content areas
- Modeled and promotes communication and problem solving skills that assist in developing interactions, creating an atmosphere of acceptance, support and encouragement, which fosters the development of positive self-concept and self-esteem in children.
Bus Driver
Laidlaw/First Students
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Monitored students to ensure orderly conduct
- Drove students to school, field trips, and home daily.
Education
Master of Science -
Springfield College
05.2014
Bachelors' Social Work -
Limestone College
05.2012
Associates Early Care and Education -
Trident Technical College
05.2007
Associates Criminal Justice -
Trident Technical College
05.2000
Skills
- Storytelling
- Student Records Management
- Classroom support
- Small Group Instruction
- Documentation
- Clerical Support
- Educational assistance
- Disability Support
- Referral management
- Service planning
- Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Excellent Communication
- Effective customer communication
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Charleston County School District
10.2014 - Current
Administrative Specialist II
Charleston County DSS Legal Dept.
08.2012 - 10.2014
Intern Student/Student
Charleston County DSS
01.2012 - 05.2012
Full-Time Student
Limestone College
08.2010 - 05.2012
Paraprofessional
Meeting Street Academy
08.2010 - 05.2011
Camp Counselor/Afterschool Counselor
North Charleston Recreation Dept.
06.2008 - 08.2009
Paraprofessional
Charleston County School District
01.2001 - 06.2010
Bus Driver
Laidlaw/First Students
08.1997 - 06.2000
Master of Science -
Springfield College
Bachelors' Social Work -
Limestone College
Associates Early Care and Education -
Trident Technical College
Associates Criminal Justice -
Trident Technical College
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