Brianna Raysor
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher skilled at keeping a room well managed and under control. A natural leader who can also step back and assist. Works hard to be present, and reliable. Works well in all types of environments, but strives in fast paced environments, though is flexible and accommodating to change. In all, a very high energy, enthusiastic, charismatic, compassionate, passion filled individual who loves to do their part and make a change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Lead Teacher
West Harlem Headstart
New York, New York
12.2021 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Teach average of 13 three to five year olds per class room.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Children's Academy
Ridgefield, Connecticut, CT
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Ran class of ten three year olds, by myself, and assisted class next to me which had 15 children.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Children's Academy
Ridgefield, CT
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and play.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work
- Worked with children aged 6 months to 7 years old, averaging about 60 kids daily, fostering interpersonal connections with all.
Advanced Facilitator
World In Conversation
State College, Pennsylvania
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Facilitate domestic, international and global dialogues regarding social issues intended to of reveal similarities in differences.
- Facilitate 4 dialogues weekly, with over 160 different students per month.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Camp Counselor
Ossining Recreational Center
Ossining, New York
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Counseled twenty children from ages 5-6 over the course of 6 weeks.
- Responsibilities included: food preparation, monitoring, changing, bathroom assistance, guidance in art and sports activities for six hours a day, five times a week.
Teaching Assistant
Sam Richards
Penn State
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsible for 15-20 students ages ranging from 17 to 25, three times weekly, facilitating dialogue, during freshman year of college.
- Required to grade around 60 students and manage their assignments.
- Catalyzed students to grow through discussing important sociological issues.
- Proctored exams in a 730 person lecture hall.
Education
Bachelor - Sociology
Penn State
State College, Pennsylvania05.2019
Study Abroad Program - Tibetan Buddhism
Norbulingka Institute
Dharamshala, IndiaBachelor of Arts - Attended for a year
Purchase College
High School Diploma -
Ossining High School
Ossining, NY2015
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- 6 years of Spanish, moderate understanding and communication skills
- Photoshop, photography, film making, and journalism skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Quick learner
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Co Lead Teacher
West Harlem Headstart
12.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Children's Academy
04.2021 - 11.2021
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Children's Academy
12.2019 - 04.2021
Advanced Facilitator
World In Conversation
08.2018 - 05.2019
Camp Counselor
Ossining Recreational Center
07.2016 - 08.2016
Teaching Assistant
Sam Richards
01.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor - Sociology
Penn State
Study Abroad Program - Tibetan Buddhism
Norbulingka Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Attended for a year
Purchase College
High School Diploma -
Ossining High School
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