Andrea DeJonge
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced educator with a passion for incorporating nature, music, and dramatic play into the learning process. Committed to fostering social emotional learning and promoting social justice through the establishment of a strong and inclusive community that caters to the needs of all learners. Skilled in creating engaging and interactive educational experiences that are driven by the interest of the students. Dedicated to cultivating an environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead 3s Teacher
Brooklyn Sandbox Early Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020 - 06.2024
* Developed child-led emergent curriculum
* Long-term project based learning
* Led a culturally responsive practice
* Worked with the school community on social justice projects such as Black Lives Matter in Schools, Clothing Drives, Diaper Drives, Earth Day, Protests for Early Childhood funding
* Nature Exploration leading to work in the classroom- two days each week spent in Prospect Park
* Music circles, played ukulele, led dance parties
* Developed relationships with families, inviting them in the classroom to share special skills, stories, events
* Created in depth weekly Journals and Newsletters for families
* Organized and displayed documentation boards of children’s work
* Planned and held Gallery Night showcasing children’s discovery and learning for families
Work Study Literacy Tutor
Bank Street College of Education
PS 165, Kindergarten
09.2019 - 03.2020
* Push-in service for early literacy support in Kindergarten
* Individual and Small Group work
* Reinforcing skills of phonemic awareness, sight word study, reading strategies, digraphs and blends, and writing/spelling of CVC words
* Met with an advisor and small group of students to discuss case studies and learn new strategies
Education
Masters of Science in Education - Dual certification in Early Childhood and Childhood General
Bank Street College of Education
New York, New York07.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Theater
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan05-2010
Skills
- New York Department of Education certified in Early Childhood and Childhood General Education
- Sounds in Motion certification
- Homework tutor
- Remote learning tutor
- Music: singing, songwriting, acting, a cappella, ukulele (playing/teaching)
- Dramatic Play storytelling, children’s theater
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum development
- Social Justice work, culturally responsive curriculum
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Lead 3s Teacher
Brooklyn Sandbox Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 06.2024
Work Study Literacy Tutor
Bank Street College of Education
09.2019 - 03.2020
Masters of Science in Education - Dual certification in Early Childhood and Childhood General
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Theater
Central Michigan University