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Shanell Sales

@shanellsales

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Dedicated education professional with five years supporting student development and classroom success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a supportive school team role where I can provide hands-on instructional support, foster student growth, and contribute to a collaborative, student-centered environment.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic education professional with five years of experience as a teacher assistant and paraprofessional, focused on fostering positive, safe, and engaging learning environments. I routinely provide instructional assistance in reading, writing, and math, modify materials to meet individual needs, and support students with diverse learning requirements, including autism.

My background includes roles in summer camp instruction, elementary math intervention, early childhood care, and virtual classroom support, complemented by certifications in first aid/CPR and ServSafe. I bring strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills, and I am committed to enhancing student achievement and contributing reliably to collaborative educational teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Paraprofessional

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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Freedom Community

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Provide instructional support and classroom management for elementary students, delivering targeted 4th-grade math interventions and modifying materials to meet individual needs while maintaining safety and routines.

Instructional Assistance Classroom Management Student Safety Communication Team Collaboration

Paraprofessional

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Freedom Community

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Delivered summer camp instruction in reading, writing, and math, prepared safe classroom environments, and supported individualized learning and caregiving for students during a month-long program.

Classroom Preparation Safety Procedures Teamwork

Teacher Assistant

Nationals Children’s Center

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

Assisted lead teachers with classroom duties for early childhood, supported daily routines including diapering and meals, communicated with parents, and provided tailored support for children with autism.

Early Childhood Support Outdoor Supervision

Kitchen Associate

DC Scholars PCS

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Prepared and served breakfast and lunch, managed food safety and temperature checks, inspected shipments, and maintained sanitation and accurate inventory records for school meal service.

Food Preparation Food Safety Inventory Management Kitchen operations

Support Teacher

KinderCare Education

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Supported virtual and in-person classroom activities by assisting students with online learning, organizing assignments, maintaining sanitation protocols, and ensuring safe transitions throughout the day during COVID-19.

Classroom Sanitation