Sinead Spain
Saint Cloud
Summary
Results-oriented VPK Paraprofessional talented in accurately assessing, recording and communicating student progress with corresponding students and guardians.
Experienced with developing and delivering age-appropriate curriculum to elementary students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and support diverse learning styles. Track record of fostering positive classroom environment and effectively managing student behavior.
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Mater Academy Saint Cloud
08.2023 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Receptionist
Shamrock Auto Body
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and connected callers to appropriate people.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions and document information.
- Greeted incoming patients and verified paperwork to manage smooth intake processes.
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
- Greeted visitors and verified reasons for visit and appointment information.
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
- Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase productivity.
- Determined needs of visitors and provided information or solutions.
- Signed for packages, recorded deliveries and distributed to personnel.
- Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
Teacher
Creative Inspiration Journey School
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
VPK Paraprofessional
Harmony Community School
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 19 students.
Substitute Teacher
Saint Thomas Aquinas
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Kept classroom safe, organized, and clean.
- Managed classrooms of 15 to 20 students during the absence of assigned teachers.
- Updated attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School
Saint Cloud, FL2012
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Military University
12-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Partnership development
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Effectively work with parents
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Multitasking and organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Time management
- Elementary education
- Child development
- Activity planning
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Mater Academy Saint Cloud
08.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Shamrock Auto Body
09.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher
Creative Inspiration Journey School
08.2018 - 09.2021
VPK Paraprofessional
Harmony Community School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Substitute Teacher
Saint Thomas Aquinas
10.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Military University
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