Alyssa Shuford
Burlington
Summary
High School Rising Junior | Passionate About Animal Care, Early Education, and Youth Leadership
Friendly and caring with natural ability to connect with children and foster nurturing environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant – Saturday School (Grades 3–9)
Foundation Academy Charter School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported teachers during Saturday School academic enrichment sessions.
- Helped manage classroom materials and provided support to students during instruction.
- Modeled respectful behavior and built strong rapport with students.
Teacher Assistant – Kindergarten Summer Academy
Foundation Academy Charter School
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported lead teachers in instruction and classroom routines for rising Kindergarteners.
- Helped create a joyful, safe, and structured learning environment.
Counselor in Training (CIT)
Vets in Training – House Paws Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported summer campers with daily care and safe handling of animals.
- Modeled respectful, playful behavior to younger students and led buddy support activities.
- Prepped food, cleaned enclosures, and taught animal care routines.
- Assisted teachers with lessons, chores, and supervision of camp activities.
- Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and empathy in a fast-paced learning environment.
Education
High School -
Burlington Township High School
Burlington, NJ06-2027
Skills
- Animal care and handling
- Working with children
- Team leadership and reliability
- Classroom support and youth mentorship
- Interested in pursuing a swim instructor role at Goldfish Swim School
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Teacher Assistant – Saturday School (Grades 3–9)
Foundation Academy Charter School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Teacher Assistant – Kindergarten Summer Academy
Foundation Academy Charter School
07.2024 - 08.2024
Counselor in Training (CIT)
Vets in Training – House Paws Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
High School -
Burlington Township High School