Amanda Dembrow
Utica,NY
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley
Utica, New York
09.2008 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote social and emotional growth.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Managed daily classroom operations to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address concerns.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Conc. in Child & Family Studies
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Engaging activities
- Curriculum planning
- Child development
Languages
Haitian Creole
Elementary
Affiliations
- First-rate Aunt to three nieces
- Glass Hill Golf Club Champion
- Nature lover
- Spending time with loved ones
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley
09.2008 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Conc. in Child & Family Studies
SUNY Empire State College
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