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Amanda Busco

Helmetta,NJ

Summary

Paraprofessional offers 7 years in preschool classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management.

Known for implementing age-appropriate activities and fostering positive child interactions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, valued for patience and enthusiasm.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick
09.2024 - Current
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
  • Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
  • Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.

Administrative Assistant

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick
05.2023 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Paraprofessional

Ess Source 4 Teachers
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support students.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.

Aftercare Counselor

Jamesburg Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2023
  • Communicated with parents to discuss policies and activities and behavioral problems as needed.
  • Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment..

Education

No Degree - Psychology

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Monroe Township Highschool
06.2018

Skills

  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement/Conflict Resolution
  • Child-centered approach
  • Observation and assessment
  • Adaptive teaching strategies
  • Age-appropriate activities

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick
09.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick
05.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Ess Source 4 Teachers
09.2018 - 05.2023

Aftercare Counselor

Jamesburg Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Monroe Township Highschool

No Degree - Psychology

Brookdale Community College

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education

Kean University

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