Errica Pope
New York,NY
Summary
Employs empathy and patience while providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
11.2021 - Current
- Work in cooperation with a Lead Teacher to create the appropriate learning environment for preschool children
- Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a curriculum of developmentally appropriate practices
- Help to assess children's strengths and areas in need of improvement through daily observation and formal assessments
- Promote parent engagement through monthly class meetings, parent conferences and home visits
- Assist the Lead Teacher in adapting a differentiated curriculum for children with special needs in coordination with written lEPs, team planning and parental input.
Substitute Teacher
The Rockefeller University Child and Family Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide a warm, nurturing, and loving environment, using positive guidance techniques
- Conduct educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child's age in a small group setting
- Familiarize myself with the day's planned activities of the classrooms
- Comply with classroom regulations and policies at all times
- Ensure that the classroom is kept clean and orderly while maintaining daily log sheets updated
- Developed nurturing relationships with each child in order to encourage his or her social and emotional development.
Youth Care Worker
Leake & Watts
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Administered security for all residents while monitoring their whereabouts at all times
- Planned and supervised efficient recreational activities for residents
- Maintained and updated all resident files and prepared daily logs
- Administered and processed resident intake and discharge
- Managed medications and ensured appropriate usage as per requirement.
Lead Group Teacher
Traditional Daycare Center
11.2011 - 03.2015
- Evaluated children’s performance to ensure they were on the right learning track
- Supervised groups of children in all activities; including trips and outings
- Promoted the professional growth of classroom sharing mutual knowledge
- Promoted the parent’s relationships by attending and participating in group parent meetings
- Responsible for weekly progress reports as well as implementing effective program curriculum
- Developed a sound program that met educational goals.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology -
Hunter College
New York, NY05.2021
Associate’s Degree - Infant and Toddler Development
BMCC
New York, NY08.2018
Skills
- Sales and Customer Service
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Group Facilitation
- CPR Certified
- Strong Family Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning support
- Relationship Building
Qualifications Summary
Looked upon to take leadership roles such as support, peer, and family engagement groups. Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families. Representative during fundraisers. Specialized in community outreach. Worked with families from a variety of different cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Corresponded and engaged with families through Google classroom and guiding families through difficulties and concerns regarding their children.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
11.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
The Rockefeller University Child and Family Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
Youth Care Worker
Leake & Watts
07.2015 - 06.2017
Lead Group Teacher
Traditional Daycare Center
11.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology -
Hunter College
Associate’s Degree - Infant and Toddler Development
BMCC
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