ALICIA BROWN
Ravena
Summary
Compassionate and responsible individual looking to transition into a school bus Aid position, bringing experience in ensuring child safety, communicating with parents and staff, maintaining order, and providing supportive care to all ages.Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Aide
RCS District
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Advocated for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Infant Lead Teacher
Wee Care at Labor
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Provided a safe environment for children, ensuring their well-being and security at all times.
- Communicate positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Collaborated closely with parents on specific needs, providing tailored care for each child based on individual preferences.
Camp Group Leader
Carousel Day School
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, incident reports, and other necessary documentation per camp policies.
- Strengthened teamwork among campers through cooperative games and group activities.
- Ensured camper safety by closely adhering to established protocols and guidelines during activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow staff members, creating a supportive work environment conducive to success.
- Organized daily schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maximizing time efficiency.
- Supported camp administration in refining program offerings for optimal camper satisfaction.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Carousel Day School And Summer Program
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork.
- Provided an open and loving environment where children direct the learning process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual assessments.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to appropriate personnel.
Camp Group Leader
Carousel Day School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistance
Kiddy Academy
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided crucial support for emergency situations involving military families, coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure timely assistance was provided.
- Created safe and inclusive work environment of respect to promote positive teaching experience for teacher and assistance with diverse backgrounds.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere with friendly interactions and prompt responses to staff requests for custodial assistance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share resources and best practices for effective teaching.
- Provided assistance during school events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and other school functions.
Education
Diploma -
Westbury High School
Old Westbury, NYChild Development Associate - undefined
Nassu BOCES Joseph M. Berry Career & Technical Education Center
Westbury, NYSkills
- Computer software
- CPR certified
- Safety awareness
- Group leadership
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Time management
- Cleaning requirements
- Child Development
- Communication
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum planning
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Building Aide
RCS District
09.2024 - 02.2025
Infant Lead Teacher
Wee Care at Labor
07.2022 - 02.2024
Camp Group Leader
Carousel Day School
07.2022 - 08.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Carousel Day School And Summer Program
09.2020 - 06.2021
Camp Group Leader
Carousel Day School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistance
Kiddy Academy
06.2019 - 07.2019
Child Development Associate - undefined
Nassu BOCES Joseph M. Berry Career & Technical Education Center
Diploma -
Westbury High School