JENNIFER OLIVA SANCHEZ
West Chester
Summary
Seasoned and enthusiastic professional with extensive experience as a Teaching Assistant in Special Education, excelling in detail-oriented classroom management, student engagement as well as implementation of behavior strategies. Proven ability to train new staff and foster a positive classroom environment, ensuring effective implementation of IEP goals while maintaining a calm and patient demeanor.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Three Village Central School District
East Setauket
09.2018 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with special education teachers at Arrowhead Elementary School in both ABA and a hybrid Group 8 classroom setting.
- Assisted in the creation of programs designed to address students' IEP goals, and worked directly with students on those goals.
- Maintained data collection, as well as assisted the teacher in overall classroom needs and projects.
- Trained new staff members and assisted in getting them acclimated to classroom expectations.
- Ensured classroom efficiency in the teacher's absence.
Teaching Assistant
Alternatives for Children
East Setauket
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with a special education teacher in a preschool setting.
- Engaged students in goal-oriented activities.
- Collected and maintained student behavioral data.
- Assisted in overall classroom organization.
1:1 Aide
Alternatives for Children
East Setauket
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Assigned to individual students in a special education setting to assist them in their day-to-day tasks and learning.
- Partnered with PT, OT, and music therapists during their sessions with students.
- Assisted in numerous classrooms when needed, including general education and day care.
Aide
Imagination Preschool
Stony Brook
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked as an aide in a general education preschool.
- Assisted with daily activities where needed.
- Served as a consistent substitute.
Volunteer Leader
Scouts, Religion and PTA
Stony Brook
09.2008 - 11.2019
- Girl Scout Leader for both of my daughters' troops from 2008 to 2018.
- PTA volunteer at an elementary school from 2008 to 2016.
- Religion teacher for both of my daughters' groups from 2010 to 2019.
Claim Representative
State Farm Insurance Inc
Numerous Locations
07.1993 - 03.2004
- Processed auto claims for insureds and claimants.
- Addressed any injuries, and processed payments of medical bills.
- Facilitated the evaluation and payment for covered repairs, or replacement of damaged vehicles, and any damaged items from loss.
Education
Teaching Assistant Level Three Certificate -
University of The State of New York
Education Department12-2019
BBA - Marketing
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY01-1992
Skills
- Elementary special education
- Able to adapt to different classroom settings
- Positive and friendly outlook
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Focuses on teachers' objectives
- Behavioral support and redirection
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Able to motivate a group
- Proactive organizational skills
- Classroom preparation and management
- Training new staff
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Three Village Central School District
09.2018 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Alternatives for Children
09.2017 - 06.2018
1:1 Aide
Alternatives for Children
04.2014 - 09.2017
Aide
Imagination Preschool
09.2013 - 04.2014
Volunteer Leader
Scouts, Religion and PTA
09.2008 - 11.2019
Claim Representative
State Farm Insurance Inc
07.1993 - 03.2004
Teaching Assistant Level Three Certificate -
University of The State of New York
BBA - Marketing
Dowling College
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