Bianca Rodrigues Couto
Briarcliff Manor,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
All Aboard Childcare
Valhalla, NY
09.2023 - Current
- I work full-time (with this school year working from 7am to 5:30pm) while being a full-time student as well. My role is to support my head teacher in managing a classroom of 1½-year-old children, fostering early childhood development through age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, emotional support, and behavioral guidance.
- I monitor individual progress, providing feedback to my supervisors in order to enhance children's educational journey.
- My role also includes maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness, ensuring a safe learning space for students.
Private Nanny
Nanny Position
Thornwood, NY
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided personalized care and support for 2 year old child, ensuring safety and well-being throughout daily activities.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Managed daily schedules, including meal planning, playtime, and nap routine.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional growth and positive behavior in the child.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their childs progress and needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room and common spaces.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences With Concentration in Psychology
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2026
Accomplishments
- Westchester Community College Honors Program
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member; Alpha Iota Omicron chapter
- Student Involvement Scholarship Recipient (Spring 2026); Dr. Joseph N. Hankin 40th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship.
Service & Leadership
- Student At Large, FSA (Faculty Student Association), Westchester Community College, 2025-2026
My role is to represented the student body in college-wide discussions, initiatives, and decision-making processes, advocating for student needs and perspectives, contributing to a more inclusive and engaging academic environment. I also participate in meetings, committees, and projects to support FSA goals and student engagement initiatives.
- Alternative Spring Break Participant to Selma, Alabama 2026.
Service trip offered by WCC as an alternative spring break. I was selected to go to Selma, Alabama, and assist local communities and learn firsthand about the city’s civil rights history, including meeting activists who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Presentations & Conferences
- Attended the Achieving the Dream 2025 Conference in Philadelphia (group of 7 students representing WCC).
National conference focused on improving student success and equity in higher education, particularly at community colleges. I got to attend seminars and learn from other students, faculty, administrators, and education leaders on how to increasing access, retention, and graduation rates for diverse student populations.
- Model for WCC’s Student Annual Fashion Show.
Modeled at Westchester Community College’s Annual Student Fashion Show, representing the student body, more specifically my brazilian heritage and ethnicity by modeling for a brazilian designer, and supporting campus arts and community events.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
All Aboard Childcare
09.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Nanny Position
09.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences With Concentration in Psychology
Westchester Community College