Basia Levenzon
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in early childhood care at Candy Kids Daycare. Proven ability to foster children's development through engaging activities and effective communication. Skilled in clerical work and storytelling techniques, I excel in creating a safe, inclusive environment that promotes learning and growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Candy Kids Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Help students with tasks such as eating, personal hygiene, and other basic care, especially in early childhood or special education settings.
- Supervise and monitor students
- Assist with personal care needs, such as changing diapers, helping with handwashing, and ensuring good hygiene.
- Assisting lead teacher in a class
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to children as needed.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment by supervising children both indoors and outdoors.
- Encourage children's learning and development in areas like social skills, STEM, and communication.
- Help with record-keeping, such as attendance and progress notes.
Home Health Aide
Quality Home HealthCare
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate effective care plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Assistant Teacher
Wonderland Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Helped teachers prepare lesson materials
- Set up and tidy classrooms for lessons
- Worked with students to make sure they understood the material
- Watched, recorded, and reported the progress students make
- Looked after children who are upset or unwell
- Led classes with help from teacher
- Cleaned and Sanitized the class
Volunteer
Coney Island Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Escorted patients to their rooms.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Filing and organizing the patient's charts.
- Assisted doctors and the aides
Pre-K Fieldwork
Brooklyn College - Early Childhood Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Practiced letter sound awareness through painting an animal alphabet
- Identified patterns in songs.
- Acted out or retold stories
- Played sound word games.
Summer Camp Counselor
Shorefront YM-YWHA
Brooklyn, NY
07.2003 - 08.2003
- Supervised daily activities for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating a welcoming environment for campers of all backgrounds.
- Designed and implemented daily activity schedules for groups of campers, promoting teamwork and personal growth.
Education
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn NY 1121002.2012
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
2800 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn NY 1123506.2003
Skills
- Clerical work and typing
- Storytelling techniques
- Play supervision
- Early childhood care
- Math instruction
- Reading and writing skills
- Spelling proficiency
- Science knowledge
- Social studies expertise
Certification
• Teaching Preschool
• Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
• Classroom Writing Strategies for ELL Students
• English Language Learner Vocabulary
• Grouping English Language Learners
• Empower Students With Disabilities
• Ready, Set, Read!
• Explicit Instruction in Elementary Reading
• Teaching Writing: Grade K-3
• Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6
• Elementary Math
• Teaching Math: Grades 4-6
• Teaching Science: Grades 4-6
• Claim Reasoning in Science Classroom
• Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
• Classroom Writing Strategies for ELL Students
• English Language Learner Vocabulary
• Grouping English Language Learners
• Empower Students With Disabilities
• Ready, Set, Read!
• Explicit Instruction in Elementary Reading
• Teaching Writing: Grade K-3
• Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6
• Elementary Math
• Teaching Math: Grades 4-6
• Teaching Science: Grades 4-6
• Claim Reasoning in Science Classroom
Additional Information
Hardworking, Creative, Reliable, Responsible, Patience
Languages
- English
- Russian
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Candy Kids Daycare
05.2025 - 10.2025
Home Health Aide
Quality Home HealthCare
09.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Teacher
Wonderland Daycare
09.2013 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Coney Island Hospital
08.2012 - 10.2012
Pre-K Fieldwork
Brooklyn College - Early Childhood Center
01.2010 - 05.2010
Summer Camp Counselor
Shorefront YM-YWHA
07.2003 - 08.2003
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School