AMANDA JONES
Bayville,NY
Summary
I am dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of young children. I provide nurturing environments that enhance learning. Additionally, I am a talented professional with experience in theatre, possessing excellent communication skills and a unique, performance-based teaching style.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler Teacher
M.A.T.T.S Kids Gym
Syosset, NY
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Creating a safe environment where young children can explore and learn, planning activities, teaching basic skills like colors & shapes, observing and assessing, supervising children, communication with parents
Teachers Aid
M.A.T.T.S Kids Gym
Syosset, NY
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities include supervising preschool children and toddlers in a daycare facility while building a friendly environment where they can learn and grow, currently working with special needs students
Group leader for camp
Driftwood Day Camp
Melville, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Some responsibilities include running a camp group
- Responsible for campers and counselors
- Parent communication.
Nanny
Oyster Bay, NY
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Taking care of two girls ages 6 and 7
- Some responsibilities include creating a stimulating environment for the children, helping them with their homework and taking care of any duties around the house.
Stage Hand and Camp Counselor
Wendy Taubman's Stars of Tomorrow
Syosset, NY
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Part-time position assisting Director with stage, sets, and costumes at Children's acting school
- Supervision of children in daily acting routines.
Entertained and interacted with children
LIU Post Tilles Promotions
Brookville, NY
05.2019
- Finding Neverland - Entertained and interacted with children in Wheatley Plaza as Tinkerbell promoting Event at Tilles Center.
Packaged hooks and materials for supermarket display customers
Murcott Merchandising
Bayville, NY
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Packaged hooks and materials for supermarket display customers, Answered phones.
Animal Exhibit Guide
The Spooky Fest
Rockville Centre, NY
10.2017
- Answered questions about the owl exhibit, Funds donated to endangered animals.
Education
Child Development Associate-Infant/ Toddler - Early Childhood Education
Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New York05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Long Island University-Post
Brookville, NY05.2021
High School Diploma -
Locust Valley High School
06.2017
Skills
- Model
- Singer
- Actress
- Dancer
- Character Entertainer
- Yoga
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
Activities
- Runway, 09/2017, 04/10/2022, Modeling, walking the Runway with designer clothes
- Ricky's Row for Recovery, 08/2018, 08/2018, Raised funds to help fight Opioid addiction
- Relay for Life, 04/2015, 04/2017, Raised money for cancer awareness on Cure Squad and Team Samantha
- SEPTA (Special Education PTA), 06/2011, 06/2017, Raised money for special needs students
Certification
Infant/ Child First Aid/CPR/AED with Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Group leader for camp
Driftwood Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Nanny
01.2022 - 04.2024
Entertained and interacted with children
LIU Post Tilles Promotions
05.2019
Toddler Teacher
M.A.T.T.S Kids Gym
08.2018 - 06.2024
Teachers Aid
M.A.T.T.S Kids Gym
08.2018 - 06.2024
Stage Hand and Camp Counselor
Wendy Taubman's Stars of Tomorrow
07.2018 - 07.2020
Animal Exhibit Guide
The Spooky Fest
10.2017
Packaged hooks and materials for supermarket display customers
Murcott Merchandising
07.2017 - 01.2018
Child Development Associate-Infant/ Toddler - Early Childhood Education
Farmingdale
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Long Island University-Post
High School Diploma -
Locust Valley High School