Siobhan Flanagan
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Dedicated and goal oriented in offering support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Plainedge Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Supported teachers with lesson preparation, ensuring materials were organized and accessible.
- Provided individualized support to students, enhancing their understanding of core subjects.
- Observed and documented student progress, contributing to tailored instructional strategies.
- Encouraged student participation and engagement during class activities and discussions.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Teacher's Aide
Plainedge Public Schools
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided one-to-one support for students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with teachers for modified classwork and homework materials.
- Assisted teachers with administrative tasks such as photocopying worksheets, creating bulletin boards, and setting up classroom materials and resources.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive learning environment and addressing concerns proactively.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
Camp Counselor
Plainedge Public Schools
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Guided facilitators on workshop ideas, ensuring smooth transitions for safety of children in movement across classrooms, as the first year opening of camp in 2017.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct snacks were given to campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-2022
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Behavior management
- Behavior modeling
- Multicultural awareness
- Preparing instructional materials
- Serving diverse communities
- Differentiated instruction
- Information protection
- Punctual and dependable
Certification
- Teaching Assistant Certification
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Plainedge Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Plainedge Public Schools
07.2020 - 08.2022
Camp Counselor
Plainedge Public Schools
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh