Cassandra Moses
Albany,NY
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 4 years of experience supervising 15 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Albany Community Action Partnership
Albany, NY
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Help teachers plan and execute engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for preschool classrooms (children ages 3-5)
- Assist with child education plans, assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation.
- Help maintain a safe, healthy environment, ensuring adequate supervision in all indoor/outdoor activities and compliance with all safety and licensing standards.
- Support relationship building with parents/guardians to ensure every child’s growth, development, and well-being are supported both in and out of the classroom.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
Albany, NY
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervising and supporting a group of students
- Ensuring the maintenance of equipment and facilities
Teacher's Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
Albany, NY
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented daily activities and lessons in the classroom, and assisted the head teacher with lesson planning, observation and documentation, and assessments in accordance with NY Standards and regulations, School Readiness, and State guidelines.
- Prepared the learning environment and lessons including but not limited to printing, laminating, and cutting.
- Conducted small group lessons and supervised the children under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Implemented safety guidelines and kept children safe.
- Cleaned and prepped the room for the next day.
Maternity Leave
Stay At Home Mom/Wife
Albany, NY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Had to use Family Medical Leave (FML) for a high risk pregnancy with my third child. Was high risk and on bed rest the whole nine months.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls club of the Capital Area
Albany, NY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Played a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for the youth in our community by providing Homework Assistance and creating an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere for youth.
- Supervised and supported a group of students, encouraging and motivating youth participation in program activities
- Building positive relationships with families, school staff, and the community all while maintaining a safe place for youth
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
Albany, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in managing daily operations to enhance store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated employee schedules, ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours and special events.
- Engaged with customers to resolve inquiries and complaints, enhancing overall shopping experience and loyalty.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
Albany, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Fast-paced at making Pizzas, performed great customer service, and worked on POS system, Cleaned back of store including dishes/pans, swept and cleaned lobby and bathrooms.
- Preped and made dough and sauce.
- Made schedule, hired/fired, and supervised a shift of employees.
- Accepted truck, unloaded and stocked merchandise.
Front End Cashier
Price Chopper Market 32
Albany, NY
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Cash out all customers on the cash register at the front end.
- Consistently meet guests expectations by providing a friendly, helpful, easy, and safe shopping experience.
- Presented myself in a professional manner and maintained a neat and clean work area at all times.
- Accurately scanned and/or processed all customer orders in accordance with company standards and policies.
- Promoted add-on items, and a clean and well-organized front-end checkout lane.
- Kept registrar well stocked.
Sales Manager
The Salvation Army
Schenectady, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised and participated in day-to-day operations of the store and ensured compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Hired Employees, provided training, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations, and supervised all store employees.
- Ensured the accountability and security of cash register funds.
- Maintained the neatness and attractiveness of the store merchandise.: ensured that displays remain well-stocked.
- Supervised and oversaw the sales floor, warehouse, and dispatch functions.
- Assisted employees in resolving routine problems and performing special assignments.
- Prepared and maintained accurate sales records.
- Operated cash registrar and executed Salvation Army furniture vouchers.
Maternity Leave
Stay At Home Mom/Wife
Albany, NY
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Met a man and moved from GlensFalls, NY to Albany, NY and settled down.
- Had a devastating miscarriage in 2007, loosing twins.
- 2 years later, had my first child in 2010 and a second child in 2013.
- Waited a year before deciding I wanted to return back to work.
Dunkin Donuts Crew Member
Dunkin'
Fort Edward, NY
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities Include:
- Follow food safety standards and Prepared food and beverages, Assembled and packaged orders and served them to guests.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation; Cleaned equipment and guest areas
- Stocked items such as cups, lids, etc at a workstation
- Took orders at the Drive Thru, Front Counter POS and handle payments, following speed of service standards
- Served and communicated with guests as well as communicated effectively with managers and coworkers
- Organized and maintained stockroom and refrigerated areas
Subway Crew Member
Subway
Fort Edward, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Greeted and served guests, prepared food, maintained food safety and sanitation standards, and handled or processed light paperwork.
- Also cleaned restrooms and lobby on a daily basis.
- Performed exceptional customer service.
Environmental Services
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Clean and prepare outpatient rooms for new patients.
- Used cleaning supplies and equipment to disinfect and clean restrooms while following appropriate safety guidelines and procedures.
- Disposed of waste and refilled soap dispensers.
- Cleaned office space and OR rooms and replaced waste baskets.
Education
Early Childhood Micro-Credential-CDA - Online course
Schenectady, NY07.2023
Early Childhood Education - Some College
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01.2008
Early Childhood Education - Some College
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2007
GED - undefined
Hudson Falls High School
Hudson Falls, NY04.2007
9th Grade - undefined
Glens Falls Senior High School
Glens Falls, NY06.2006
6th - 8th Grade - undefined
Fort Edward Union Free School District
Fort Edward, NY06.2004
Kindergarten- 5th Grade - undefined
Hudson Falls Primary School
Hudson Falls, NY06.2001
Headstart - undefined
Washington County Headstart
Hudson Falls, NY06.1995
Skills
- Early Childhood Education and development(4 years)
- Effective classroom management
- Experience with Children (10 years)
- Afterschool program leadership
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Food handling and preparation
- Sanitation compliance experience
- Health and safety
- Effective communication
- Advanced organizational skills
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office / Excel
- Five years of retail sales experience
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Albany Community Action Partnership
03.2023 - 01.2025
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
10.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
10.2022 - 08.2023
Maternity Leave
Stay At Home Mom/Wife
01.2020 - 01.2022
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls club of the Capital Area
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
01.2015 - 01.2016
Front End Cashier
Price Chopper Market 32
01.2015 - 01.2015
Sales Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
Maternity Leave
Stay At Home Mom/Wife
01.2007 - 01.2014
Dunkin Donuts Crew Member
Dunkin'
01.2005 - 01.2007
Subway Crew Member
Subway
01.2004 - 01.2005
Environmental Services
Blake Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Early Childhood Education - Some College
Kaplan University
Early Childhood Education - Some College
University of Phoenix
GED - undefined
Hudson Falls High School
9th Grade - undefined
Glens Falls Senior High School
6th - 8th Grade - undefined
Fort Edward Union Free School District
Kindergarten- 5th Grade - undefined
Hudson Falls Primary School
Headstart - undefined
Washington County Headstart