Ahmad Free-Cohen
New Windsor
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in supporting classroom management across various grade levels. Proficient in leading educational and recreational activities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a collaborative educational environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher aide
Abilities First
01.2025 - Current
- Helps students with special needs in the classroom by supporting their individual goals, assisting with activities, maintaining organization, helping with personal care, transporting students, setting up adaptive equipment (communication devices, splints), and reinforcing therapies, all while fostering student independence in daily living skills and following agency policies.
Field Staff
Rise And Root Farm
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Cultivated crops using sustainable farming practices and organic methods.
- Operated tractors and other farm equipment for planting and harvesting tasks.
- Monitored crop health and reported issues to supervisors for prompt action.
- Participated in educational workshops on organic farming techniques and methods.
- Assisted in the setup of community-supported agriculture programs for local clients.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain farm facilities and tools.
- Engaged with visitors, providing information about farm operations and practices.
Assistant Grower
Newburgh Urban Farm and food i
Newburgh
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted in daily crop management and monitoring growth conditions.
- Coordinated planting schedules to optimize production efficiency and crop rotation.
- Supported pest management strategies using organic solutions and preventive practices.
- Maintained greenhouse equipment and tools for optimal functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to implement sustainable farming practices effectively.
- Managed inventory of seeds, soil, and fertilizers to ensure resource availability.
- Documented plant health observations to track growth patterns and challenges accurately.
- Conducted regular inspections of fields to identify pest infestations or disease issues.
Teacher’s aide/ one to one
Kaplan Career Academy
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for individual students – or smaller groups of students dealing with behavioral/special needs who need assistance to absorb the lesson material.
- Works with the lead Teacher to build plans for class and also help them with record-keeping.
Youth Activity Specialist/Teacher
South Middle School
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Built a stable, consistent and positive environment for 90 students, ages 11-14.
- Served snacks, monitored and assisted students with homework, facilitated mediation, set up and facilitated developmentally appropriate physical activities for the week.
Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Worked with and mentored students ages 5-10 years old.
- Conducted arts and craft and athletic activities, chaperoned trips, served lunch, facilitated mediation, helped teach students to read.
- Worked maintenance, cleaning bathrooms, the cafeteria, and the gym.
Education
Certification - Peer Support
NY Academy of Peer Services
194 Washington Ave Albany Ny01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
New York, New York06.2017
High School Diploma - Criminal Justice Academy
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, New York06.2016
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Communication skills
- Organizational know-how
- People skills
- Collaboration talent
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Special needs support
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Youth engagement
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior management
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Stress management
- Collaborative teamwork
- CPR and first aid
Hobbies and Interests
- Working out
- Writing
- Learning
- Meditating
Affiliations
I Currently Facilitate a men's mental health group
Certification
First aid/cpr certified
Timeline
Teacher aide
Abilities First
01.2025 - Current
Field Staff
Rise And Root Farm
03.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant Grower
Newburgh Urban Farm and food i
06.2020 - 11.2023
Teacher’s aide/ one to one
Kaplan Career Academy
04.2019 - 06.2021
Youth Activity Specialist/Teacher
South Middle School
10.2017 - 06.2018
Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club
07.2013 - 06.2017
Certification - Peer Support
NY Academy of Peer Services
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
High School Diploma - Criminal Justice Academy
Newburgh Free Academy