Emma Bannon
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 8+ years of experience in educational and administrative roles. Skilled at creating a positive and engaging learning environment while efficiently managing day-to-day operations and educational programs. Proven track record of implementing effective policies, streamlining administrative processes, and optimizing resources to support student success and achieve organizational goals. Strong communication, team collaboration, problem-solving, and task management skills. Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others and finding fulfillment in offering support and guidance wherever needed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Teacher
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
01.2023 - Current
- Kept complete and accurate records, documenting care and student progress.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with providers, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Provided assistance to individual with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living
- Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization
- Developed and implemented weekly routines to address varying needs
- Implemented varying academic, vocational, and life-skill based activities to increase independence
- Incorporated ABA-like strategies and techniques in order to manage behaviors
Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)
Boston Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans made in collaboration with the lead teacher and grade-wide team
- Developed long lasting connections with students, coworkers, and supervisors
- Facilitated and lead small groups in various subjects
- Modified lesson plans based on student data
- Enforced classroom management strategies
- Coordinated constant communication with families
- Monitored and recorded student progress, behavior and participation
- Provided extensive support to students with special needs while following IEP's and making necessary accommodations
- Provided social-emotional support to students while creating and maintaining a positive, inclusive working environment
Nanny
Private Family
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Special Education Instructional Aide (Pre-K)
Watertown Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained effective and efficient record keeping procedures
- Transitioned students to and from various classroom locations
- Established supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Established and maintained effective partnerships with parents
- Collaborated with teacher to implement effective, individualized learning strategies
Administrative Assistant
J&S Carpet Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Performed various clerical duties such as filing paperwork, fulfilling purchase orders, processing and sending out invoices
- Answered customer phone calls and assisted customers with purchases over the phone and in person
- Assisted in management of supervisors' calendars
- Maintained cleanliness of general office space
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
BA - Early Education and Care, Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston01.2021
Skills
- Reliability
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Adaptability
- Time-management
- Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis management
Certification
Academic: Teacher, Early Childhood, PreK-2, Initial License (Issued 03/01/2023)
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Teacher (Issued 04/27/2022)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vocational Teacher
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
01.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)
Boston Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Nanny
Private Family
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special Education Instructional Aide (Pre-K)
Watertown Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
J&S Carpet Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
Academic: Teacher, Early Childhood, PreK-2, Initial License (Issued 03/01/2023)
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Teacher (Issued 04/27/2022)
BA - Early Education and Care, Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
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