Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Alyssa Mercado

Port Jefferson Station,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate educator with hands-on experience supporting infants, toddlers, and school-age children with developmental and special needs. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in General Linguistics with a strong academic foundation in speech and language development. Actively pursuing opportunities aligned with Speech-Language Pathology to support children’s communication, learning, and developmental growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transition Specialist/Assistant Teacher

Tiegerman School
Woodside, NY
09.2024 - Current
  • - Support classroom instruction for students with special needs and assist with behavior management and individualized strategies
  • - Provide one-on-one support and track student progress while collaborating with teachers and school staff

Babysitter / Childcare Provider

Private Home
07.2020 - 11.2024
  • - Provided care for two children (ages 3 and 6) while following a structured daily schedule
  • - Assisted with school preparation, learning activities, and supported emotional and social development

Assistant Teacher

Little Friends Infant & Toddler Center
NY
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • - Worked with children ages 6 months to 2 years
  • - Maintained a safe and clean learning environment and developed age-appropriate activities
  • - Documented developmental progress and communicated with parents

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Linguistics

Queens College
Flushing, NY
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Communications (Speech Pathology Concentration)

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
06.2019

Skills

  • - Child Development & Early Intervention
  • - Special Education Support
  • - Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • - Progress Documentation
  • - Patience, Problem Solving, Advocacy
  • - Team Collaboration

Certification

Teacher’s Assistant, Level I

Timeline

Transition Specialist/Assistant Teacher

Tiegerman School
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Little Friends Infant & Toddler Center
01.2024 - 08.2024

Babysitter / Childcare Provider

Private Home
07.2020 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - General Linguistics

Queens College

Associate of Arts - Communications (Speech Pathology Concentration)

LaGuardia Community College