Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Amara Baez

Staten Island,NY

Summary

A driven educator with several years of experience working with children. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Plumstead Christian School
Plumstead, PA
09.2024 - 10.2024

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  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
  • Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.

Adventuer's Program Director

Camp Spofford
Spofford, NH
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Created 5 day schedule with activities in each day and participated
  • Led Bible devotionals 3-4 days a week
  • Led program for ages 12-18

Morning/After School Care Counselor

Neshaminy Kids Club
Levittown, PA
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Organized group activities and discussions to promote socialization skills among students.
  • Provided counseling services to students, faculty, and staff in order to foster a safe learning environment.
  • Educated students on proper decision-making processes and how it affects their future goals.

Coach for Ambassadors Football

Bensalem United Methodists Church
Bensalem, PA
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
  • Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.

Camp Counselor

For the City Summer Camp
Staten Island, NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.

Special Needs Camp Counselor

Camp Hebron
Halifax, PA
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted campers in developing daily living skills such as dressing, personal hygiene and communication.
  • Organized activities that promoted physical fitness, social interaction, and creative expression.
  • Encouraged campers to participate in recreational activities while demonstrating proper safety techniques.

Housekeeper

Camp of the Woods
Speculator , NY
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.

Wait Staff Member

Camp of the Woods
Speculator, NY
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Prepared tables by setting up linens, silverware and glassware.
  • Ensured that all orders were taken correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.

Grounds Crew Member

Camp of the Woods
Speculator, NY
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
  • Assisted in the installation of new landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
  • Removed debris from walkways and driveways with rakes or leaf blowers.

Elementary School Tutor

Gateway City Academy
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Instructed elementary school students in basic reading, writing and math skills.
  • Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Saint Savior High School
Brooklyn, New York
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kearney High School
Brooklyn, New York
06-2019

Skills

  • Individualized Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Test Administration
  • Group Instruction
  • Activity Preparation
  • Student Advocacy
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Student Tutoring
  • Student needs assessment
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Discipline and feedback

Affiliations

  • Children and Youth Ministry Leader
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Photographer

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • National Society of High School Scholars (2018 - 2020)
  • National Youth Leadership Forum of Medicine (Summer 2019)
  • National Spanish Award (2017)
  • Dean’s List (2020-2024

Certification

  • PECT PK-4 Certification
  • Special Education PK-12th PRAXIS Certification

Timeline

Student Teacher

Plumstead Christian School
09.2024 - 10.2024

Adventuer's Program Director

Camp Spofford
06.2023 - 08.2024

Coach for Ambassadors Football

Bensalem United Methodists Church
08.2022 - 10.2022

Special Needs Camp Counselor

Camp Hebron
06.2022 - 06.2022

Housekeeper

Camp of the Woods
05.2022 - 05.2022

Morning/After School Care Counselor

Neshaminy Kids Club
01.2022 - 04.2024

Camp Counselor

For the City Summer Camp
07.2021 - 08.2022

Wait Staff Member

Camp of the Woods
05.2021 - 05.2021

Grounds Crew Member

Camp of the Woods
05.2021 - 05.2021

Elementary School Tutor

Gateway City Academy
11.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Special Education

Cairn University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Cairn University

High School Diploma -

Saint Savior High School

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kearney High School
Amara Baez