Abigail Cardona
Hopewell Junction,NY
Summary
Aspiring Elementary Educator and current B.A. candidate in Childhood and Special Education. Offers 4 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant, fostering supportive environments for children ranging from infancy to school-age. Combines extensive hands-on early childhood experience with clinical fieldwork focused on elementary and special education pedagogy and inclusive classroom practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Step By Step Childcare Center
03.2022 - Current
- Supported students' social-emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Encouraged curiosity and problem-solving by implementing age-appropriate activities tailored to diverse developmental levels.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques learned through coursework to encourage respectful behavior and support the social-emotional development of young children.
- Facilitated structured and student-led play to promote social development and collaborative learning.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for a wide range [infancy through school-age] through proactive supervision and adherence to health and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood ED (1-6) & Students With Disabilities
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2027
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY12-2024
Skills
- Child safety procedures
- Social-emotional skills development
- Classroom organization
- Indoor and outdoor play supervision
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Step By Step Childcare Center
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Childhood ED (1-6) & Students With Disabilities
Mount Saint Mary College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Dutchess Community College