Caitlin Wallace
Pleasantville ,NY
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in early childhood and childhood classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing and professionally building upon acquired skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Virginia Road Elementary
Valhalla, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Completed student progress reports on a weekly and daily basis to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Babysitter
Private Family Care
Chappaqua, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Hostess
Southern Table
Pleasantville , New York
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
Wedding Caterer
Lolas Cafe
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
Education
5-year Masters Program - Special Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2022
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Language Skills Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior Modification
- Creating Good Habits
- Rule Setting
Timeline
Student Teacher
Virginia Road Elementary
01.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Private Family Care
01.2022 - Current
Hostess
Southern Table
08.2021 - 12.2021
Wedding Caterer
Lolas Cafe
06.2021 - 08.2021
5-year Masters Program - Special Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
Pace University
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