Dakota Mazuzan-Blackwell
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Offering solid foundation in organizational skills and passion for learning in library setting. Brings ability to quickly adapt to new systems and strong communication skills. Personable and reliable with a strong passion for helping others. Committed to creating welcoming environment and enhancing user experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dedicated Aide
Lee Montessori Public Charter East End
03.2026 - Current
- Worked mainly with two specific students: one with severe autism (4), the other with Down Syndrome (6)
- Aided them in both their academics (language, mathematics, motor skills) as well as their basic needs (toilet help)
- Taught other students in the class as well
- Fostered a safe and fun learning environment with fellow teachers
- Brainstormed ideas for lesson plans
School Age Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2025 - Current
- Worked with children ranging from 5-12
- Helped and tutored children with their homework
- Created fun and engaging projects for them to work on in different STEAM areas (i.e art projects, science experiments, cooking projects, etc)
- Worked the front desk and helped parents with any questions relating to either school age or summer camp
Preschool Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Worked with children ranging from 2-4, mainly in a class for three year olds
- Taught and helped foster children to maintain their understanding of language, cognitive, social-emotional and physical skills
- Helped craft fun and engaging projects that promoted practice with children's fine motor skills
- Helped keep the classroom organized and safe for the children
- Spoke with parents one on one in relation to their child and helped with understanding specific milestones and their child's progress within the class
Assistant Camp Director
B-CC YMCA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Cultivated curriculums pertaining to various activities and themes
- Wrote detailed instructions for various lessons, including diagrams and precise explanations for counselors to use
- Trained counselors and aided them during their time working in my camp
- Worked with counselors generate a fun and safe summer
Education
Bachelors of Arts - English
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s City, MD05-2025
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Reading and teaching
- Community engagement
- Approachable
- Literacy development
- Guiding students
- Collaborative
- Quick Learner
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Student supervision
Timeline
Dedicated Aide
Lee Montessori Public Charter East End
03.2026 - Current
School Age Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
YMCA
08.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Camp Director
B-CC YMCA
07.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelors of Arts - English
St. Mary’s College of Maryland