Sydney Hamilton
Plantation,FL
Summary
Two years internship with all Elementary school ages. Child Development Associate Certified (CDA), with all first aid backgrounds and training completed. Have had in-person experience with skilled teachers and school staff. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Dedicated and passionate with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kelly Education Services
02.2023 - Current
- Experience in grades K-5 providing and establishing strong classroom management and following classroom rules and procedures.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Interim Substitute Teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
05.2023 - 06.2023
- In Kindergarten classroom
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
ESOL Tutor
Nob Hill Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Modeled proper English greetings for English learner in kindergarten and 1st grade
- Facilitated peer conversation practice
- Modeled vocabulary like colors, shapes, seasons, weather, sports
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Hands Of Healing
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Was employed by Hands of Healing as caregiver to 10-year-old girl with Autism
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals.
- Provided companionship and moral support
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Highschool Internship
Fox Trail Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- States for two consecutive years
- First year, interned in Pre-K classroom
- Age group ranged children from ages of 3 to 4 years old
- Pulled reading groups and ran morning announcements for example date, weather, colors, and that week’s sight words
- In second year at Fox Trail, was in Kindergarten classroom
- In classroom, pulled math and reading groups
- Ran self- assessments for next year’s placement and attended specials with students
- After two years received Child Development Associate Credential or CDA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Davie, FL06.2020
Skills
- ADAPTABLE
- PATIENT
- ORGANIZED
- LEADERSHIP
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- TEAMWORK
- IMAGINATIVE THINKER
- BEHAVIOR MANAGMENT
- UNDERSTANDING OF INSTRUCTION
Timeline
Interim Substitute Teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
05.2023 - 06.2023
ESOL Tutor
Nob Hill Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kelly Education Services
02.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Hands Of Healing
10.2020 - 11.2022
Highschool Internship
Fox Trail Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Valencia Community College
High School Diploma -
Western High School
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