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Andrea Ansah

Staten Island

Summary

An attentive, goal-oriented, God-fearing Ghanaian college student and educator who is passionate about going above and beyond to nurture young minds. As a Sunday school assistant and early childhood assistant teacher, I bring compassion, creativity, and efficiency to every classroom. I’m driven to make a meaningful impact, balancing faith, culture, and care in everything I do. Focused on creating fun, yet effective teaching strategies that improve academic performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Edward Zak
Staten Island
07.2025 - Current
  • Supported lead teachers in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young children, and collaborated with educators to organize educational activities and events.
  • Assisted with daily routines, including diaper changing and classroom clean-up, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
  • Monitored children’s activities to ensure their well-being, and guided them through learning and play.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Sunday School Teacher's Assistant

Church of Pentecost
Staten Island
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing lesson plans for Sunday school classes; integrated technology into lessons to make learning more interactive and engaging.
  • Engaged with students to encourage participation and understanding.
  • Organized and led Sunday School events, such as holiday programs.
  • Leveraged Bible to motivate, encourage and guide children.

Co Founder

Black Student Union
Staten Island
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Co-founded my high school's Black Student Union Club (BSU). I collaborated with other young black students to create an organization that brought the black community at Michael J. Petrides together. I organized events such as Black History Month educational seminars throughout the month of February. The union created more inclusivity in the school and educated students and staff on American American/African culture.

Camp Counselor

Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Staten Island
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Displayed enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and understanding towards providing a fun learning experience for the campers.
  • Supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Created an inclusive environment for all campers, regardless of age, gender, or race, and emphasized the importance of teamwork.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper progress and concerns.
  • Monitored camper interactions closely to identify any signs of bullying or inappropriate behavior.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Creative problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Safety and supervision

Certification

  • Fingerprinting / Aug 2025
  • Mandated Reporter Training / May 2025

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Edward Zak
07.2025 - Current

Sunday School Teacher's Assistant

Church of Pentecost
01.2023 - Current

Co Founder

Black Student Union
09.2022 - 06.2023

Camp Counselor

Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
06.2022 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough Community College
Andrea Ansah