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Sharda Moore

Philadelphia

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Assistant Teacher with experience supporting classroom instruction, student behavior management, and individualized learning needs. Proven ability to work with diverse learners though one-on-one support and speech therapy assistance. I have a strong background in pediatric and direct with a focus on creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication within an educational setting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Nyman Assoc.-Philadelphia Hebrew Public
Philadelphia
12.2025 - Current
  • Promoted to Assistant Teacher after demonstrating strong performance in student support and speech therapy roles.
  • Assisted lead teacher in lesson planning and classroom management.
  • Supported student learning through individualized instruction and engagement techniques.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for daily classroom activities.
  • Supervised students during lunch, recess, and field trips to ensure safety.
  • Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Implemented classroom routines and procedures to enhance organization and efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
  • Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
  • Evaluated student work using established criteria.
  • Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
  • led small group lessons and reinforced key concepts to improve student understanding.

Pediatric Care Provider (Part-Time)

Aurora Home Care
Philadelphia
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided weekend care for a pediatric client, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.
  • Applied positive reinforcement strategies to support behavior management for clients with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environment through household tasks including laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Maintained a clean and organized play area.
  • Plans all indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
  • Supported client participation and social development by attending school events and field trips.
  • Assists with homework plan. Reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Scheduled doctor’s appointments for clients.
  • Monitored client progress with ongoing assessments of abilities and interests.

Direct Care Worker

Great Home Care Services
Philadelphia
07.2024 - 09.2026
  • Provided evening and overnight support for adult client, ensuring safety and well being.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living including, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
  • Documents client conditions, treatments, and progress to support continuity of care.
  • Monitored and reported and reported changes in client's physical and emotional condition to supervisors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Coordinated appointments and transportation to support access to care.

Speech Therapist Assistant

Nyman Assoc.- Philadelphia Hebrew Public
Philadelphia
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Assisted students by escorting them safely between classrooms and therapy sessions.
  • Provided support for language development activities to students.
  • Processed incoming documents and ensured proper categorization for all IEPs.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive material in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems both manually and electronically.
  • Identified any discrepancies within the filing system and resolved them accordingly.
  • Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
  • Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information.
  • Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
  • Updated existing records on an ongoing basis according to established procedures.
  • Provided assistance to staff members in locating hard copy information from the file room.
  • Filed documents, correspondence, and other materials alphabetically, numerically or by other prescribed methods.

Student Support Specialist (1:1)

Nyman Assoc.- Philadelphia Hebrew Public
Philadelphia
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Developed and implemented student support plans to ensure successful academic outcomes.
  • Met regularly with faculty members to discuss best practices in providing student support services.
  • Provided guidance on how best to implement new initiatives in order to improve student support services.
  • Monitored progress of ongoing projects related to Student Support Services and provided updates when needed.
  • Guided students in academic and personal development through regular mentoring sessions.
  • Encouraged positive communication skills through group discussions and activities.
  • Provided mentorship and advice to students regarding academic, social, and personal issues.
  • Encouraged students to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Identified student difficulties to develop support plans with guidance of support staff.
  • Delivered presentations about topics such as goal setting, time management, stress reduction.
  • Organized activities for students to build relationships, promote team building, and foster collaboration.
  • Monitored student progress and provided guidance on how to improve study habits.

Direct Care Worker

Genuine Heart Home Care
Philadelphia
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Documented client conditions, treatments, and progress to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported changes in patient condition and daily activity.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, and bathing.
  • Supported basic medical care, including first aid and bandaging.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and supportive living environment for clients.

Account Manager/Lieutenant (Promoted)

Philadelphia Protection Unit (PPU)
Philadelphia
04.2022 - 05.2024

• Managed SEPTA transit contract operations for Board Street and Market-Frankford Lines (Philadelphia, PA).

  • Supervised security staff and ensured daily coveraged.
  • Supervised security staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Coordinated assignments, scheduling, and incident response.
  • Managed a team of 14 security personnel, including a manager.
  • Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and leadership.
  • Ensured timely locking and unlocking of all stations to maintain operational security.
  • Performed physical security duties including monitoring and patrolling platforms, subway stations, apartment buildings, and other PPU sites.
  • Trained new recruits for physical protective unit (PPU) roles, ensuring they understood procedures and expectations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by deploying appropriate security measures and support.
  • Performed safety and emergency evacuations for individuals within station facilities.
  • Investigated incidents, prepared detailed reports, and recommend improvements to enhance security operations.
  • Documented client needs and developed response plans to improve safety and overall subway environment.
  • Monitored security operations to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential security risks.
  • Maintained incident reports and logs for accurate documentation of events.
  • Evaluated security technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Landscape Personnel

Girard College
Philadelphia
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintained campus grounds through grass cutting, trimming, planting, edging, mulching, and weeding to ensure a well-kept appearance.
  • Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes, and vines to promote healthy growth and enhance landscape aesthetics.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
  • Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
  • Coordinated and organized weekly meetings with management to align on project planning and updates.
  • Maintained a project backlog to track all ongoing projects and commitments.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Operated various landscaping equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Evaluated soil conditions and recommended appropriate plant selections.
  • Pruned trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth and aesthetics.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
  • Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
  • Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
  • Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
  • Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
  • Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.

Store Representative

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
Philadelphia
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Stocked and merchandised products in retail locations, maintaining brand standards and product availability.
  • Rotated inventory using first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods to ensure older products were stocked first and reduce waste.
  • Built and maintained displays, increasing product visibility and sales.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivers, verifying quantities and product condition.
  • Utilized pallet jacks/forklifts to move and stage inventory safely.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts and completed daily logs/scan entries.
  • Collaborated with route drivers and store staff to meet delivery schedule and resolve issues.
  • Ensured a clean, organized receiving area and sales floor for efficient restocking.

Landscape Technician (Contract - Boeing Site)

Boeing
Philadelphia
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintained all grass areas to ensure healthy growth and appearance.
  • Operated commercial-grade power tools safely to complete landscaping tasks efficiently.
  • Assisted in the installation of plants, flowers and other landscaping materials.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints regarding landscaping services.
  • Performed general landscaping duties such as mulching beds, weeding gardens, when required.
  • Provided assistance in maintaining landscaping around the facility grounds including mowing grass and trimming hedges and bushes.
  • Evaluated landscaping elements such as fencing, walkways and retaining walls for compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate projects related to landscaping needs.
  • Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment used in landscaping activities.
  • Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.

Receiver/Stocker Lead

Lowe's Home Improvement
Philadelphia
05.2007 - 03.2015
  • Oversaw order fulfillment, inventory, and asset tracking operations, contributing to consistent top regional store performance.
  • Maintained accurate inventory by tracking incoming and outgoing materials using RF scanning systems.
  • Led the organization of customer orders for picking up and delivery, improving efficiency and workflow.
  • Assisted in unloading shipments and stocking merchandise while ensuring accuracy and proper placement.
  • Processed vendor returns and maintained detailed records to support inventory integrity.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment.
  • Verified incoming shipment for accuracy in quantity, quality, and condition.

Student Mentor

William Penn High School
Philadelphia
09.2005 - 02.2007
  • Guided students in academic and personal development through regular mentoring sessions.
  • Encouraged students to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Engaged with students outside of class by organizing extracurricular activities like sports teams or clubs.
  • Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
  • Provided support services such as tutoring sessions for struggling learners or those who need extra help.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Organized workshops on study skills, time management, and test preparation.
  • Assisted in the resolution of conflicts among students within the mentorship program.
  • Established and enforced administration policies and rules governing student behavior.

Youth Camp Leader

Church Of The Advocate
Philadelphia
06.2002 - 08.2004
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of campers during events.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities to promote teamwork and engagement.
  • Assisted in training new counselors on program guidelines and camper management.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper needs and schedule changes.
  • Resolved conflicts among campers to maintain a positive camp environment.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

Education

Arts -

William Penn HS
Philadelphia, PA
06-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Patient Care & Support
  • Behavior Management
  • Care plan Implemention
  • Progress Documentation
  • Child Development & Supervision
  • Classroom Support
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Crisis & Emergency Response
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Organization Skills
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Care plan coordination
  • Microsoft Word & Excel

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Nyman Assoc.-Philadelphia Hebrew Public
12.2025 - Current

Speech Therapist Assistant

Nyman Assoc.- Philadelphia Hebrew Public
09.2024 - 12.2025

Student Support Specialist (1:1)

Nyman Assoc.- Philadelphia Hebrew Public
09.2024 - 12.2025

Direct Care Worker

Great Home Care Services
07.2024 - 09.2026

Pediatric Care Provider (Part-Time)

Aurora Home Care
11.2023 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Genuine Heart Home Care
06.2023 - 07.2024

Account Manager/Lieutenant (Promoted)

Philadelphia Protection Unit (PPU)
04.2022 - 05.2024

Landscape Personnel

Girard College
03.2019 - 07.2021

Store Representative

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2019

Landscape Technician (Contract - Boeing Site)

Boeing
07.2015 - 06.2017

Receiver/Stocker Lead

Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2007 - 03.2015

Student Mentor

William Penn High School
09.2005 - 02.2007

Youth Camp Leader

Church Of The Advocate
06.2002 - 08.2004

Arts -

William Penn HS

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Community College of Philadelphia
Sharda Moore