Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel; not limited to one job field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide/ Trauma Aide
Kenmore Tonawanda School District
Kenmore , NY
12.2017 - Current
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Assisted teachers with being trauma informed and assisted with students who needed emotional support during trauma episodes.
TCIS trained and practiced
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Assistant Director and Lead Preschool Teacher
EduKids
Cheektowaga, NY
11.2012 - 12.2017
Created, conducted, and lead lessons and activities that helped with developing a creative program suitable for preschool children.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts.
Payroll for employees
Created and taught trainings for staff
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Hired staff and conducted annul reviews
Assistant Director
Bunny Bunch Daycare
Niagara Wheatfield, NY
01.2009 - 06.2012
Worked closely with Director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Trained and mentored new employees.
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate files on both children and employees.
Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and maintain state requirements and classroom ratios
Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
Guest Service Representative
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Amherst , NY
02.2007 - 01.2009
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
Communicated problems regarding guest rooms to housekeeping services and maintenance personnel.
Ran reports detailing daily guest numbers, accounting expenses and income and room service usage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo NY
Skills
Classroom Integration
Organizational and Planning Skills
Educational Strategies
Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Concept Visualization
Supervising Classroom Activities
School Policy and Rules Enforcement
Documenting Behaviors
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Motivating and Inspiring Students and peers
Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Adaptable Communication
Timeline
Teacher Aide/ Trauma Aide
Kenmore Tonawanda School District
12.2017 - Current
Assistant Director and Lead Preschool Teacher
EduKids
11.2012 - 12.2017
Assistant Director
Bunny Bunch Daycare
01.2009 - 06.2012
Guest Service Representative
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
02.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
Buffalo State College
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