Eilleen Vaswani
Dix Hills,NY
Summary
Passionate entry-level teaching professional in both rural and urban settings in New York City and the Long Island NY area. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments and supporting diverse educational styles. Has versatile student-oriented approach and consistently supporting optimal performance and advancement.
Possesses multitasking and excellent communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Proficiency on Next Generation of Learning Standards, lesson planning, individualized and whole group differentiated instructional approaches. Enjoys connecting with students through cultural awareness and SEL learning. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and drive academic success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading AIS Teacher Assistant
Smithtown Central School District
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Developed strategic, data-driven literacy interventions to small groups of a diverse population of at-risk students (grades K-5); using data-driven and research-based strategies and resources.
- Demonstrated a deep understanding of Responsive Literacy Programs such as Units of Study in Reading, Writing, Fluency, Comprehension & Phonics and Fundations.
- Utilized Responsive Reading and Literacy programs such as Fountas & Pinnell (LLI) and Fundations.
- Collected daily and weekly data and student progress as a means to tailoring instruction and student needs.
- Administered daily and weekly benchmark assessments such as Running Records, Probes and CBM Reading to identify progress and/or implement appropriate intervention.
- Used relevant reading materials during small group (pull out) and push in classroom instruction aligned to student-specific goals & learning needs.
- Communicated and collaborated student progress with instructors, including maintaining records and providing evidence of growth and progress to parents and students.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Herricks Public School District
2023.03 - Current
- Instructed all school subjects such as Math, English (ELA), Reading, History, and Science from grades K-5.
- Executed lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum while keeping a highly engaging and fun classroom.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Maintained discipline in the classroom and fostered a safe, productive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development.
AIS TA Mathematics & Reading/Literacy
Herricks Public School District
2023.11 - 2023.12
- Fulfilled a Teacher Assistant Leave Replacement in AIS.
- Provided support to elementary students (grades 1-5) who have been identified as benefiting from additional support in Mathematics and Reading/Literacy to foster the development and understanding of basic concepts.
- Assessed and supported students vocabulary acquisition, fluency, phonics, sight words and comprehension skills.
- Reinforced the application of basic skills within the content area through push-in and pull-out experiences.
- Holds great knowledge in Fundations, Just Words (Wilson’s Language Training) as well as Heggerty.
- Possesses a strong knowledge on the Next Generation Mathematics and ELA Learning Standards while implementing instructional shifts in the classroom.
- Collected daily and weekly data and student progress as a means to tailoring instruction and student needs.
- Collaborative educator that has worked well with colleagues, parents and students.
Student Teacher
P.S. 33 Edward M. Funk
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current second grade standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated curriculum topics and created immersive activities for student engagement.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans for ENL students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on monthly social emotional lessons and topics that were instructed throughout the entire grade.
- Designed lessons for students using differentiated learning methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Implemented Social Emotional Learning in ELA Lessons.
- Created effective lessons that encouraged diversity in the classroom.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Student Observer
Center Street Elementary School
2017.10 - 2018.12
- Student Observer for second and third grade.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed supervising teacher's best practices, behavior management and instructional styles.
- Monitored classroom for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Student Observer
Public School 149Q – The Christa McAuliffe School
2018.04 - 2018.05
- Student Observer for kindergarten.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed supervising teacher's best practices, behavior management and instructional styles.
- Monitored classroom for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Counter Manager
Nordstrom
2019.08 - 2022.09
- Managed a high volume brand and store at Roosevelt Field Mall with full time employees.
- Developed and implemented business-driving events to achieve department goals.
- Trained and educated the company and employees on brand launches, make up application, product knowledge and selling.
- Communicated regularly with vendors, planners, distributors and buyers regarding stock needs, customer preferences and special events.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY02.2020
Skills
- Next Generation Mathematics and ELA Learning Standards
- Reading Intervention Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Academic Reflective Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Leadership
- Individualized Support
- Faculty Collaboration
- Knowledgeable on Differentiated Learning
Certification
- NYS Initial Teaching Certification for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Level I)
Languages
English
Farsi
Hindi
Urdu
Dari
References
Dominick Tolipano - Principal of Denton Avenue
- Email: dtolipano@herricks.org
Lily Ho - Assistant Principal of Denton Avenue
- Email: lho@herricks.org
Cinzia Calabrese - Elementary Teacher, Denton Avenue
- Email: ccalabrese@herricks.orgJean Keeler - Cooperating Teacher, P.S. 33
- Email: JKeeler@schools.nyc.gov
Lora Balsamo - Elementary Teacher, Denton Avenue Elementary School
- Email: faith8love@gmail.com
Lyndsey DeSarbo - Elementary Teacher, Denton Avenue Elementary School
- Email: ldesarbo23@gmail.com
Michael Perrone - Program Director of Early Childhood Education and Clinical Experience
- Email: michael.perrone@qc.cuny.edu
Fernanda Lizama - Cosmetics Department Manager at Nordstrom
- Email: fernanda.lizama@nordstrom.com
Paul Arduini - Assistant Principal, P.S. 33
- Email: PArduini2@schools.nyc.gov
Timeline
Reading AIS Teacher Assistant
Smithtown Central School District
2024.01 - 2024.06
AIS TA Mathematics & Reading/Literacy
Herricks Public School District
2023.11 - 2023.12
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Herricks Public School District
2023.03 - Current
Student Teacher
P.S. 33 Edward M. Funk
2022.09 - 2022.12
Counter Manager
Nordstrom
2019.08 - 2022.09
Student Observer
Public School 149Q – The Christa McAuliffe School
2018.04 - 2018.05
Student Observer
Center Street Elementary School
2017.10 - 2018.12
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Queens College
- NYS Initial Teaching Certification for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Level I)
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