Dezna Austrie
New York,NY
Summary
Professional with great motivation, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and an analytical mindset; experience partnering with other organizations to promote company growth; and the ability to think critically in an environment that is fast-paced.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Preschool Teacher
Little Stars Preschool
The Bronx, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Developed creative lesson plans for teaching basic language, math, science, art, music, and social skills to young children.
- Created an engaging classroom environment through activities, materials, and resources designed to meet the individual needs of students.
- Explained appropriate rules, routines, and expectations for classroom behavior to students.
- Evaluated student performance and prepared reports for administrators regarding student progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters.
- Foster creativity in children by engaging them in arts-and-crafts projects or dramatic play activities.
Education Paraprofessional
Dream Charter School
New York, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Support students and work achieve academic goals set by the students’ teacher and related service team
- Creating fun, engaging, and dynamic learning activities
- Support students inside and outside of classroom to enable students to fully participate in school activities
- Implement students’ IEPs in collaboration with supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s), and administrators
- Identify the needs of the child in a classroom setting through formal and informal assessments
- Follow all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned students.
Behavior Specialist
Restore Outreach Center
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Provide intervention for people with mental health issue
- Make at-home or school visits to clients
- Monitor mental health progress in clients over time
- Research and create behavior plan and strategies for clients to use daily.
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and the implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
In-House Substitute Teacher
McDonough 42 Elementary Charter School
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans
- Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
- Adjusted teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
- Maintain a positive learning environment
- Supervise students out of class, such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
- Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences.
Manager
Coral Reef Restaurant & Bar
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Responsible for opening and closing the store
- Manage 15 employees and assist with training and development
- Interview potential employees for the company
- Give feedback following customer interactions
- Address customer concerns
- Maintain a proven record as a top performing salesperson
- Complete bank deposits and change orders
- Create schedule for employees.
Front Desk/Payroll Specialist
C. Jackson Automotive
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Greet customers, provide outstanding customer service, and prioritize customer issues
- Administer bank deposits, pay invoices, and process store orders
- Process payroll
- Supervise employees
- Answer phones and maintain customer relationships
- Responsible for opening and closing the store daily.
Childcare Specialist
Tot Time
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Cared for children, between the ages of one to four
- Carried out daily activities to meet the children’s physical and emotional needs
- Prepared and served meals and snacks to the children
- Changed diapers and assisted in potty training
- Played with the children and took them on walks/to the playground
- Organized games and read storybooks.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to childcare services provided by the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Louisiana Monroe
12-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Creative lesson planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Observational skills
- Calm and patient
- Effective listening
- Play-Based Learning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- School Community Relations
- Multitasking
- Activity Demonstrations
- Team building
Certification
- Foundations of Health and Safety training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training
- Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
Timeline
Head Preschool Teacher
Little Stars Preschool
01.2024 - Current
Education Paraprofessional
Dream Charter School
09.2021 - 01.2022
In-House Substitute Teacher
McDonough 42 Elementary Charter School
09.2017 - 01.2021
Behavior Specialist
Restore Outreach Center
09.2016 - 01.2022
Manager
Coral Reef Restaurant & Bar
07.2014 - 11.2016
Front Desk/Payroll Specialist
C. Jackson Automotive
05.2014 - 12.2014
Childcare Specialist
Tot Time
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Louisiana Monroe
- Foundations of Health and Safety training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training
- Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
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