Amy Lalonde
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Certified teacher possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management skills. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with experience supervising children while simultaneously supporting learning objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
- Provide respite care for differently abled children in a fun learning environment that exercises and stimulates their senses through positive physical, emotional, and social development.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized learning environment.
- Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Provide compassionate and individually-focused care to cultivate positive well-being.
Pre-K 3 Teacher's Assistant
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing routines, lesson plan creation, and materials development .
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by the lead teacher.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted in keeping the classroom clean, organized, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Actively engaged with students in a respectful and age appropriate manner.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Source4Teachers
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by the classroom teachers to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Instructional Assistance
- Classroom Discipline
- Strong Work Ethic
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Patient
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Certification
03/2023: Adult, Child, & Infant CPR & AED, and Standard First Aid
06/2002: NJ Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
Pre-K 3 Teacher's Assistant
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Source4Teachers
11.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
03/2023: Adult, Child, & Infant CPR & AED, and Standard First Aid
06/2002: NJ Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher
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