Sydney Ross
Brunswick,GA
Summary
With a background at Glynn County Board of Education, I excel in fostering educational environments and streamlining clerical operations. My expertise in organization and verbal communication has significantly enhanced the media center efficiency and supported diverse student needs, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and a service-oriented mindset.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerical I Media
Glynn County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
- Attends work every day on time and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
- Exhibits a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in working with School Board members, school administrators, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.
- Demonstrates appropriate communication skills as applicable for the job.
- Provides adequate supervision of students from the time they enter the Media Center until they are released to return to class.
- Disciplines students with fairness and equity in accordance with Media Center policies.
- Assists Media Specialist in all operations of the Media Center as directed.
- Facilitates use of computer software and record keeping associated with software.
- Maintains and inventories media equipment, supplies and library books.
- Prepares displays, orders, reports, notices, letters, etc. as requested by the Media Specialist.
- Assists students and teachers in the use of library materials, including technology.
- Recognizes cultural diversity in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
- Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies and adheres to chain of command.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material.
- Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
- Participates in appropriate training, workshops and professional learning activities and applies knowledge learned.
- Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
- Exhibits time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude and style.
- Takes direction from the supervisor readily and in a cooperative manner.
- Cares for Media Center materials including managing book stocks, shelving materials, repairing and maintaining materials.
- IT-Clearing blocked keyboards, re-enrolling school issued chromebooks and problem solving issues related to technical difficulties.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Assisted doctors, nurses and other staff with completing surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Managed inventory control processes for essential medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times while reducing waste and costs associated with overstocking items.
- Provided critical support during aeromedical evacuation missions, ensuring the safe transport of patients requiring advanced care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to patient care for aircrew members.
- Improved flight crew safety by providing comprehensive pre-flight medical briefings and evaluations.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories and collected current stats such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Evaluated occupational hazards within the aviation environment, recommending changes to mitigate risks and enhance crewmember wellbeing.
- Streamlined patient record management, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of medical information.
- Collected and safely handled specimens for laboratory tests.
- Promoted a culture of safety and awareness by conducting regular briefings on aerospace medicine topics for flight personnel.
- Ensured proper maintenance of medical equipment through regular inspections, calibration, and repairs as needed.
- Served as a liaison between medical providers and aviation leadership, helping to address healthcare concerns specific to the aerospace environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03-2015
Skills
- Organization skills
- Telephone skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer/Client relations
- Data inputting
- Mail handling
- Multi-line telephone operation
- Service-oriented mindset
- Bookkeeping
- Basic accounting
- Scheduling appointments
- Mail distribution
- Security awareness
- Office equipment operations
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Record preparation
- Positive and professional
Accomplishments
Golden Rule Staff recipient 2019
Timeline
Clerical I Media
Glynn County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 08.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Glynn County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2016
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
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