ARIANA TSARSI
Summary
Educator dedicated to fostering critical thinking and mentorship among high school students. Expertise in implementing child-centered learning strategies and providing individualized support to students with disabilities. Proven ability to engage youth through collaborative lesson planning and effective classroom management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide
Syosset High School
Syosset, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered tailored academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities.
- Assisted students in one-to-one and group settings to address challenges and enhance confidence.
- Mentored high school students in Childhood Education program while they interacted with preschoolers, modeling effective instructional and classroom management techniques.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
High Point University
High Point, NC
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed student teaching in a general education classroom aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
- Designed and implemented standards-based lessons in early literacy and mathematics, enhancing student engagement through play-based learning strategies
- Delivered literacy instruction using CKLA Skills and Heggerty, fostering foundational reading skills like phonological awareness and decoding
- Taught mathematics using Eureka Math Squared, promoting number sense through hands-on learning and manipulatives
- Collaborated with the cooperating teacher in lesson planning, classroom management, and daily instruction, gradually assuming full teaching responsibilities
Hostess
Chris & Tony's
Syosset, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Promoted menu items through effective communication with patrons and coordinated team performance to enhance customer experience.
- Answered telephones and addressed caller inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Offered flexible working hours to support staffing during peak periods and meet customer demand.
Camp Counselor
Driftwood Day Camp
Melville, NY
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, evaluated injuries, and provided first aid, ensuring camper safety and offering emotional support.
- Introduced campers to new activities and led team-building exercises, fostering teamwork and resolving conflicts fairly.
Education
Masters of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Child Supervision
- Parental Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Peer Mentoring
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
Certification
- Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), New York State
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Syosset High School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
High Point University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Hostess
Chris & Tony's
01.2018 - Current
Camp Counselor
Driftwood Day Camp
06.2016 - 06.2017
Masters of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY Old Westbury
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
High Point University