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EFTHIMIA KAZALAS

Flushing,NY

Summary

Highly motivated post-graduate professional with an undergraduate degree in Elementary & Early Childhood Education and Sociology. Aiming to obtain more experience within the school environment. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

NYC Public Schools
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to the needs of diverse student populations, including differentiation within instruction.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students who need additional assistance with coursework.
  • Observed and co-taught class across multiple subjects, gaining hands-on experience in classroom management and student engagement techniques.

Teacher Aide

NHP - GCP Union Free School District
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked with student diagnosed with various special needs.
  • Helped students grasp concepts with learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address student needs.
  • Offered companionship and emotional support.

Tutor

Reading Rescue (Virtual Tutoring Service)
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions using interactive tools and resources to engage students and improve literacy skills.
  • Assessed students' reading and writing abilities, identifying areas for improvement, and developing targeted intervention plans.
  • Supported students in building phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and writing proficiency through structured activities and exercises.

Volunteer Counselor

Samuel Field YM & YWHA
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Observed social workers and teachers on their techniques to support children’s different learning styles to meet their needs.


Counselor, May 2018 - September 2020

  • Worked with the youth diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Social Anxiety, etc.
  • Created lesson plans to meet the social-emotional learning and academic needs of children ages 5-18 during in-person and virtual-learning.
  • Created, implemented, and monitored individual and group goals for each child.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Queens College
Queens, NY
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Saint Francis Preparatory
Fresh Meadows, NY
06.2019

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Behavioral Management
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving

Professional Development

  • Child Abuse, 2024
  • Dignity for All Student Act, 2024
  • School Violence Prevention, 2024

Timeline

Teacher Aide

NHP - GCP Union Free School District
07.2024 - 08.2024

Student Teacher

NYC Public Schools
01.2024 - 12.2024

Tutor

Reading Rescue (Virtual Tutoring Service)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer Counselor

Samuel Field YM & YWHA
09.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Queens College

High School Diploma -

Saint Francis Preparatory
EFTHIMIA KAZALAS