Eliana Burkard
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated natural leader with uncountable experience leading youth groups, volunteer activities, and children's personal development. Friendly people person with deep faith, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to build bonds quickly with diverse youth and adults, including all sexual orientations, races, religions, and mental health.
I go by she/her/hers pronouns and am a part of the LGBTQA+ community!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Thornton-Donovan School
11.2022 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Babysitter
Employer
09.2019 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Camp Counselor
Second Nature Outdoors LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Established lasting connections with campers' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
- Helped with cooking and gardening, teaching students how to safely make yummy snacks!
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Church And Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Developed construction skills by participating in several home builds.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Planted and maintained gardens to provide fresh produce for individuals in need.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Tutor
York Preparatory School
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Education
Architecture
Bard College
Hudson, NY2028
High School Diploma -
Thornton-Donovan School
New Rochelle06.2024
Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Social Perceptiveness
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Second Nature Outdoors LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Thornton-Donovan School
11.2022 - Current
Tutor
York Preparatory School
09.2021 - 03.2022
Babysitter
Employer
09.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Church And Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2022
Architecture
Bard College
High School Diploma -
Thornton-Donovan School
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