Sydney Williams
Wheatley Heights,NY
Summary
To leverage my stellar work ethic, solid communication skills and customer service orientation to make a positive contribution to an organizations mission and goals
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Gerald J Ryan Outreach Center
09.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals in the food pantry by distributing groceries, beverages, and essential toiletries
- Assisted in the clothing room by cleaning, folding, and organizing donated items to maintain a welcoming and accessible space
- Conducted intake interviews to assess client needs and connect them with appropriate services
Helped create a respectful, client-centered environment aligned with the center’s mission of dignity and care - Strengthened communication and service coordination skills through direct engagement with diverse populations
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Paraprofessional
Half Hollow Hills School District
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with special needs adolescents aged 5-6 diagnosed with Autism
- Guided them in verbal expression and communication
- Designed and implemented individualized learning plans to teach fundamental skills
- Regularly assessed and tracked my student’s progress adjusting strategies as needed to ensure optimal development and growth
- Gained proficiency in assessing specific needs of special needs children
- Developed strong rapport with each child fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Intern
Real Respite
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Produced Gift Baskets for the Real Respite Caregiver Retreat
- Developed Social Media Marketing Posts
- Provided Ideas and Tips to Improve Social Media Marketing
- Drafted Email Communications
In-Home Babysitter
Myself
06.2025 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, New York12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Towson University
Towson, Maryland05.2024
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills, NY06.2023
Skills
- Writing
- Marketing Communications
- Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Communications
- Google Platform
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Communication
- Special Education
- Event Support
- Problem-solving
- Quick learner
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Intern
Gerald J Ryan Outreach Center
09.2025 - Current
In-Home Babysitter
Myself
06.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Half Hollow Hills School District
07.2024 - Current
Intern
Real Respite
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Towson University
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Additional information
- Half Hollow Hills School District
- PARAPROFESSIONAL
- Collaborated with special needs adolescents aged 5-6 diagnosed with Autism
- Guided them in verbal expression and communication
- Designed and implemented individualized learning plans to teach fundamental skills
- Regularly assessed and tracked student’s progress adjusting strategies as needed
- Gained proficiency in assessing specific needs of special needs children
- Developed strong rapport with each child fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
- Real Respite
- INTERN
- Produced Gift Baskets for the Real Respite Caregiver Retreat
- Developed Social Media Marketing Posts
- Provided Ideas and Tips to Improve Social Media Marketing
- Drafted Email Communications
- Volunteer Experience
- Hicksville High School:
- Collated Documentation and Prepared Mailing
- Answered Telephones and Recorded Messages for Administrator
- Duplicated and Processed Requested Meeting Materials
- National Cares Mentoring Movement:
- Escorted Guests to Appropriate Locations Timely
- Provided Logistical Support to Event Staff