Qiwen Mai
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 2-year background working with students at preschool level. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Well organized, self-motivated, and reliable, with experience in early childhood settings. Certificated in First- Aid mental health training, and CPR.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Shuang Wen Academy Network
New York, NY
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support all development domains of children.
- Observed and interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to promote appropriate care and education for children.
Open Educational Resources (OER) Project Assistant
Borough Of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered quizzes and tests and documented grades.
- Managed professor's classroom emails, tutoring and reviewing work.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions in either College Algebra.
Teacher Aide
Grand Street Settlement Early Head Start
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of groups of 19 children.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education (Birth - 2nd Grade)
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Grand Street Settlement Early Head Start
09.2021 - 01.2022
Open Educational Resources (OER) Project Assistant
Borough Of Manhattan Community College
02.2021 - 05.2021
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Shuang Wen Academy Network
05.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education (Birth - 2nd Grade)
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York