Amethyst Van Antwerp
Brookfield,CT
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with experience at Kelly Educational Services, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to foster a safe learning environment and implement effective lesson plans, while demonstrating strong leadership and behavior management skills. Committed to empowering students to achieve their academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Services
01.2024 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Alterations Customer Service
David's Bridal
06.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Restaurant Hostess
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Camp Counselor
YMCA of Western Connecticut
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Mathematics Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
Brookfield, CT06-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Lesson plan implementation
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Services
01.2024 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
06.2023 - 08.2023
Alterations Customer Service
David's Bridal
06.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
YMCA of Western Connecticut
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Mathematics Education
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
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