Responsible, compassionate, and enthusiastic person seeking position working with children in a school setting. Able to communicate well with both children and adults. Experience in working with children to enhance reading skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Poll Worker
Sussex County Board of Elections
Newton, NJ
11.2020 - Current
Prepare voting area and equipment for voting and maintain operations throughout voting hours.
Collect necessary information from voters to verify correct voting location and ballot.
Instruct voters to properly use voting machines and respond to inquiries and concerns.
Close polling location at end of voting period following strict guidelines.
Effectively work as a team member with other poll workers on all tasks.
Child Care Provider
Amanda Ghattas
Lafayette, NJ
12.2020 - 06.2021
Cared for kindergartner and 4th grader during school days.
Helped children, as needed, with getting dressed and preparing breakfast.
Assisted kindergartner with remote schooling, helping to follow the class schedule and getting set up on Zoom for classes.
Involved both children in activities such as baking, art, and playing games.
Board Member
Andover Regional Board of Education
Newton, NJ
01.2011 - 12.2013
Worked as a team member with a diverse group of people at board meetings.
Participated in adopting a school budget by considering input from key stakeholders, evaluating curriculum, and setting educational priorities.
Took part in discussions and decision making regarding a variety of district related business concerns, including upgrades to school buildings and teacher contracts.
Involved in the process of hiring a new district superintendent.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA
06-1987
Skills
Computer skills
Mathematics, reading, and science
Problem solving
Multicultural awareness
Certification
NJ Substitute Credential
Volunteer Experience
HEROs Reading Program, Florence M. Burd School, Newton NJ, 09/2006-06/2011
Room Parent, Florence M. Burd and Long Pond Schools, Newton, NJ, 09/2006-06/2011
Sunday School Teacher, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Sparta, NJ, 09/2004-06/2008
Exhibit Guide, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 03/1988-02/1989
Activities
Gardening
Travel
Hiking, biking, kayaking, tennis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Care Provider
Amanda Ghattas
12.2020 - 06.2021
Poll Worker
Sussex County Board of Elections
11.2020 - Current
Board Member
Andover Regional Board of Education
01.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine