I enjoy watching and playing sports, food tasting, and spending time with my family and friends
Ebony Sealey
Decatur
Summary
I am a motivated and passionate educator and personal care assistant who is a team player and is dedicated to making an impact on the lives of others, especially our youth. I endure to build rapport and provide students and athlete with appropriate learning activities and situations to ensure growth and development, regardless of their current ability. I am looking to contribute my knowledge, skills, compassion for others and will to help others to a program and institute that offers genuine keenness and is family oriented.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Spoiled With Love Senior Care
01.2023 - Current
- Provide assistance with daily routines
- Log and communicate experience for the day
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Provide companionship and build trust in a one on one setting
- Support clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Promote independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
Lead Teacher & Educational specialist
The Goddard School
09.2021 - Current
- Lead Kindergarten Teacher
- Provide assistance to students per their individual needs
- Lead group activities and learning sessions with accommodations if needed
- Monitor & redirect behaviors & provide documentation daily
- Monitor daily transitions throughout the day
- Create daily lessons and activities deriving from IEP needs & goals
- Grade & document individual’s work and progression
- Assist with daily routines and breaks throughout the day
- Work collaboratively with therapists (Speech, OT, PT) to incorporate needs & skills for progress
- Teach & practice everyday life & social skills
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with curriculum.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager Hostess & Customer Service Specialist
M&B Wings & Things
12.2017 - Current
- Provided prompt, courteous service to restaurant guests
- Welcome guests, communicated wait times and answer all questions
- Offered professional, friendly greeting and engaging service
- Handled cash transactions and distributed change
- Assist all servers with any needs or concerns
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Paraprofessional and Coach
Lanier County Board of Education
10.2012 - 09.2021
- Lead 1:1 SPED Para
- Provided 1:1 guided assistance to students per their individual needs and abilities.
- Led group activities and learning sessions with accommodations if needed.
- Monitored and redirected behaviors and IEP goals while providing documentation daily.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Worked collaboratively with therapists to incorporate needs and skills for progress.
- Taught and practiced everyday life and social skills.
- Coached Softball and basketball as JV head coach and Varsity Assistant Coach.
- Built positive relationships with athletes while teaching them the game as well as life lessons.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed and players had an advocate.
Sales Associate, Assistant Manager
Flash Foods
08.2009 - 12.2017
- Demonstrated strong understanding of product knowledge and quality standards
- Identified customer needs by using information provided, system data, clarifying questions
- Calculated totals, accepted payments, and distributed change
- Greeted customers and answered all questions about products and needs
Assistant Softball Coach
College of Coastal Georgia
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with coaching staff to design comprehensive practice schedules that prioritized skill development and teamwork.
- Provided effective physical training and conditioning to meet player position requirements and team needs.
- Conducted evaluations of player performances during games, identifying areas for improvement and devising actionable plans for growth.
- Mentored student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics.
- Maintained accurate inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
- Established and maintained good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
- Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Special Education Candidate
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2027
Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Georgia Military College
Valdosta, Ga05.2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Assistance
- Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Listening
- Versatility
- Patience
- Nurturing
- Discipline
- Calmness
- Behavior management
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- CPR certified
- Observational skills
- Time management
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
- MindSet Trainer Certificate
- CPR & First Aid Certificates
Interests
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Spoiled With Love Senior Care
01.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher & Educational specialist
The Goddard School
09.2021 - Current
Manager Hostess & Customer Service Specialist
M&B Wings & Things
12.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional and Coach
Lanier County Board of Education
10.2012 - 09.2021
Assistant Softball Coach
College of Coastal Georgia
08.2009 - 12.2012
Sales Associate, Assistant Manager
Flash Foods
08.2009 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Special Education Candidate
Western Governors University
Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Georgia Military College
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