Amy Horowitz
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
ChildrenSpace North
08.2020 - Current
- Helped set up classroom space, daily routines and policies for new preschool program in already existing Center for infants and toddlers. Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for 4 and 5 year olds in all program areas including social-emotional growth, language arts, math and science, arts and crafts, dramatic play and outdoor play. Supervised large group and small group activities, structured and free play situations. Assessed children’s individual skills and needs for planning purposes, provided realistic activities for learning and success. Observed and documented children, provided written reports for parent-teacher conferences. Created and organized annual end-of-the-year productions.
Preschool Teacher
ChildrenSpace Day Care Center
01.2006 - 08.2020
- Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children ages 2.9 to 5 years old in all program areas, including social-emotional growth, language arts, math and science, arts and crafts, dramatic play and outdoor play. Supervised large group and small group activities, structured and free play situations. Assessed children’s individual skills and needs for planning purposes, provided realistic activities for learning and success. Observed and documented children, provided written reports for parent-teacher conferences. Assisted in preparing evaluation forms for student with special needs. Familiar with NYS licensing regulations and regularly monitored program compliance with mandated requirements. Assisted with interviewing of prospective candidates and program bookkeeping.
Immigration Legal Writer
C. Steven Horn & Associates
10.2002 - 07.2005
- Collected and reviewed documents received from petitioners for visas. Conducted internet research for relevant case facts and used the information to draft persuasive, detailed letters in support of client’s petitions for visas to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.
Business Analyst, Human Resources
American Express
02.2000 - 05.2002
- As part of Executive Development & Orientation team, designed, analyzed and published Human Resources metrics for Board of Directors and top executives; researched and maintained records on executive population; contributed ideas to the expansion and improvement of customized database, and trained staff on its use; as a “Virtual Office Counselor,” assisted employees in setting up home offices; served on Global Mobility task force to track success of expatriate population; with Staffing Department, provided information to managers to facilitate placement of executives; traced progress of succession management plans.
Administrative Assistant
Screen Actors Guild
10.1999 - 02.2000
- Acted as facilitator to production companies in all stages of the contract process; assisted SAG representatives in the investigation of claims on behalf of union members; maintained currency and accuracy of database records on members, claims and ongoing productions.
Stage Manager
Various Theater Companies
09.1997 - 02.1999
- Assisted producers, directors and heads of other creative departments in every stage of production; acted as liaison between actors and other departments, including Actors’ Equity representatives, scheduled and supervised rehearsals; oversaw all performances, including running lights and sound.
Assistant Editor
The Foundation Center
03.1995 - 04.1998
- Wrote, edited and proofread entries for inclusion in reference directories on the non-profit sector. Conducted research on the history, financial records and grant-making programs of major foundations and corporate giving programs. Maintained and updated records in database. Supervised and trained staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
George Washington University
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Play-based learning approaches
- Social skill building
- Observational skills
- Early literacy development
- Arts and crafts aptitude
Certification
- Medication Administration Training (MAT), March 2018
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
ChildrenSpace North
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
ChildrenSpace Day Care Center
01.2006 - 08.2020
Immigration Legal Writer
C. Steven Horn & Associates
10.2002 - 07.2005
Business Analyst, Human Resources
American Express
02.2000 - 05.2002
Administrative Assistant
Screen Actors Guild
10.1999 - 02.2000
Stage Manager
Various Theater Companies
09.1997 - 02.1999
Assistant Editor
The Foundation Center
03.1995 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
George Washington University
TRAININGS
- First Aid/CPR
- MAT Certified
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis