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Work History
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Languages
Awards
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Anissa Matthews

Staten Island

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The David Foster Preschool Academy
03.2022 - Current
  • Taught the students, Create Group activities with students, Engaging with parents (updating them on child's performance and behavior), Assist with setting up Breakfast, Lunch and Snack, Assist teacher in classroom setups as well as paperwork, Receiving and dismissing the children, Administration work

Teachers Aid

Starrett Early Learning Center
02.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant, Teaching, Work/Administration, Contacting Parents

  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10 children.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Afterschool Teacher

Brooklyn Democracy Academy, Brooklyn
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Create activity programs (K-2nd grade), helped with homework, Communicated with parents, Assisted in talent show productions, checked students work.
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.

Teacher

Jewish Community Childcare Center, Coney Island
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Organizing storage closet, Helping with story time/nap time, Teachers Aid (Assist in arts and crafts, play time, bathroom breaks, trips), Floater, Administrative
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher/Teach Assistant

Sunday School Teacher, Brooklyn
04.2015 - 08.2017
  • Organize church performances, Assist in Sunday teachings, Assist in student counseling(ages4-13)
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Child Studies

Post University, Connecticut
11.2023

Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education

Post University, Connecticut
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Nazareth Regional High School, Brooklyn
06.2016

Skills

  • Word Processing
  • Communication
  • Organizer
  • Paper Filing
  • Administrative Work
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Teaching/Assisting

Languages

English
Haitian Creole

Awards

Dean's List Outstanding Performance Award

References

Personal and Professional Upon Request

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The David Foster Preschool Academy
03.2022 - Current

Teachers Aid

Starrett Early Learning Center
02.2021 - 01.2022

Teacher

Jewish Community Childcare Center, Coney Island
07.2017 - 08.2017

Afterschool Teacher

Brooklyn Democracy Academy, Brooklyn
05.2017 - 07.2018

Teacher/Teach Assistant

Sunday School Teacher, Brooklyn
04.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Child Studies

Post University, Connecticut

Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education

Post University, Connecticut

High School Diploma -

Nazareth Regional High School, Brooklyn
Anissa Matthews