ALYSSA CHAIKIN
East Setauket,NY
Summary
Hard working, caring, dependable, attention to detail, honest, respectful, with a positive attitude to get the job done. Attentive educator who guides students in elementary school setting. Successful at leading classroom activities, tutoring, and IEP development. Maintain student interest using engaging teaching methods, friendliness and enthusiastic attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acro Dance Teacher
Prestige performing Arts
06.2020 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans for different gymnastics levels with focus on technique and safety
- Inspired and supported students in identifying strengths and areas for growth
- Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements
- Implemented class rules to verify each student could learn in healthy environment promoting respect and gentle discipline
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to all clients
- Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.
Babysitting
Michelle Garcia
01.2013 - Current
- Provide healthy and nutritious snacks and meals according to individual needs
- Actively listened to parent directions and followed guidelines for all aspects of children's care
- Accompanied children on outings to approved locations as well as after-school activities
- Helped older kids’ complete homework, school projects and chores.
Full Time Nanny
Carolyn Rudden
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
Substitute Teacher
Village/ Middle Country
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education Instructional Aide
Arrowhead Elementary School
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Marked homework assignments, tests, and special projects to communicate grading
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions, and results
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results, and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
Lead Toddler Teacher/ Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Complete child assessments Working with families Meeting all children needs Professional grow and collaboration
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Certified Personal Trainer
Blink Fitness
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted older adults, Middle age, and young adults, with weight training programs by setting up equipment and providing detailed instructions
- Designed personalized programs for clients Checked all gym equipment for proper use and functions, minimizing accidents or malfunctions Sold packages Fast Sports Elementary Coach April 2019- 2020 Assessed and influenced student progress, as well as provided feedback to vested parties on students' social and academic skills development
- Created lesson plans Established a safe practice environment by examining the facility for any disturbances for safety
- Taught the players the fundamental skills of various sports such as team and individual sports.
Camp Counselor and Director
World Gym Setauket
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Planned and assisted in the planning of daily activities for 36 children ages 8-9 years old
- Maintained positive attitude and working relationship with other staff in my group performed emergency first aid tasks actively engaged in activities with campers
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Coordinated and arranged decorations, equipment, and food service to facilitate various entertaining activities
- Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
Infant Teacher
Stony Brook Daycare
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Familiarize parents with the center's policies, regulations, fees, and curriculum
- Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's activities
- Upheld all CPR and New York regulated certifications
- Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games
- Created an infant, toddler, and preschool area of play within the daycare
- Maintained developmentally appropriate environment
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood and Special Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Suny Old Westbury
Patchogue, Ny12.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Suffolk Community College
Selden, Old Westbury, NY08.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket, NY06.2016
Skills
- Elementary education
Accomplishments
- Recognized for being so flexible and caring for each student and their individual needs
- Promoted from sub dance teacher to head teacher in two months
- Top personal trainer at blink fitness
- Promoted from Special Education Aide to Substitute Teacher
- Ctivities and Honors
- Member, Alumni Association
- Deans list
- 3.9 gpa
- Ertifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
- Certified Nutritionist (ISSA)
- Senior personal trainer Certification (ISSA)
- Elite trainer (ISSA)
- Program design specialist (NSPA)
- CDA In progress
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
Carolyn Rudden
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Village/ Middle Country
03.2021 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional Educator/Special Education Instructional Aide
Arrowhead Elementary School
10.2020 - 03.2021
Acro Dance Teacher
Prestige performing Arts
06.2020 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher/ Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2018 - 10.2020
Certified Personal Trainer
Blink Fitness
10.2018 - 01.2019
Infant Teacher
Stony Brook Daycare
10.2016 - 01.2018
Camp Counselor and Director
World Gym Setauket
08.2015 - 08.2018
Babysitting
Michelle Garcia
01.2013 - Current
Masters - Early Childhood and Special Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Suny Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Suffolk Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Ward Melville Senior High School