ALAYZHA MCCRARY
Erie,PA
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurturing Nest Care Center
07.2026 - Current
- Work with the 2–3-year-old classroom providing developmentally appropriate care, supervision, and learning activities.
- Work with infants ages 3–6 months, assisting with daily routines and age-appropriate care.
- Support children with a variety of developmental and communication needs, including two nonverbal children and a child with autism who is also nonverbal.
- Assist with classroom routines, transitions, social development, communication, and individualized needs.
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment for young children.
- July 2026–Present
YMCA Eastside Childcare
01.2022 - Current
- Provide care and supervision for children in before- and after-school programming.
- Support children with daily routines, activities, transitions, and social development.
- Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and positive peer interactions.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for school-age children.
- Communicate with coworkers, children, and families to support students' individual needs.
- 2022–Present
St. George Summer Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised and cared for children in a summer camp setting.
- Planned and participated in recreational, educational, and social activities.
- Supported children in developing positive peer relationships and participating safely in group activities.
- June 2024–August 2024
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Special Education
Thiel College
Greenville, PA05-2027
Certification
CPR and First Aid, IRIS – Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities, IRIS – IEPs: Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs, Mandated Reporter, PDESAS – Common Ground, PDESAS – Conceptualizing Professional Ethics for Educators, PDESAS – Introduction to Structured Literacy, PDESAS – Safe and Supportive Schools, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Coursework / International Training
Timeline
Nurturing Nest Care Center
07.2026 - Current
St. George Summer Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
YMCA Eastside Childcare
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Special Education
Thiel College
STUDENT TEACHING PLACEMENT
Case Avenue Elementary School, Sharon, PA, 3rd Grade, Learning Support Spring 2027
FIELD EXPERIENCES
- Case Avenue Elementary School, Sharon, PA, 3rd Grade, Learning Support Spring 2027
- Under the Direction of: Samantha Mooney
- Delahunty Middle School, Hermitage, PA, Middle School Learning Support Fall 2026
- Under the Direction of: Mrs. Stephanie Lettie
- Case Avenue Elementary School, Sharon, PA, 3rd Grade, Learning Support Fall 2025
- Greenville Elementary School, Greenville, PA, 2nd Grade, General Education Fall 2024
- Under the Direction of: Mrs. Samantha Faler
- Mercer County Head Start, Greenville, PA Fall 2024
- Under the Direction of: Mrs. Meghan Alexander
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Vira I. Heinz Program for Global Leadership Scholarship 2025–2026
- Selected as a recipient of the Vira I. Heinz Program for Global Leadership Scholarship.
- Participated in an international study abroad experience in Thailand.
- Completed Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) coursework and training.
- Gained classroom experience teaching English to students overseas.
- Developed cross-cultural communication, leadership, teaching, and adaptability skills.
- Gained a broader understanding of international education and different approaches to teaching and learning.
HONORARIES
Kappa Delta Pi Education Society, Member