Eliany Guzman
Queens,NY
Summary
A unique artist with a proven track record at Quimby's Bookstore NYC, adept at conceptualizing unique artworks and employing creative problem-solving techniques. Skilled in classroom management and student engagement, I foster collaborative environments that enhance learning and artistic expression. Committed to delivering exceptional results through innovative approaches and artistic vision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Quimby's Bookstore NYC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Applied various finishing techniques to protect and enhance the appearance of artworks.
- Developed and conceptualized unique artistic pieces, using clay to sculpt them into bowls, trays, and eccentric paintings.
- Researched new materials and technologies applicable to the creation of my artwork.
Summer Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
New York, New York
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Led groups of children safely through the city to the park daily.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Preschool Volunteer
Cortland Daycare Center
Cortland, New York
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Monitored student behavior in hallways and classrooms to promote safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Daycare Volunteer
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
Ithaca, New York
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Elementary School Volunteer
H.W Smith
Syracuse, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and the library.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Built positive working relationships with students and school administrators by remaining polished and calm and offering assistance in situations.
- Shadowed professionals to learn best approaches and appropriate methods to handle issues.
Academic Peer Tutor
The Mary Louis Academy
Queens , NY
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Developed personalized tutoring strategies to improve students' academic performance in subjects such as math (Algebra and Trigonometry), science (Psychology), and English (Reading Comprehension).
Elementary School Tutor
Personal Tutoring
Queens, NY
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Reviewed course material with students prior to exams.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted with creating lesson plans for instruction.
- Provided homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.
- Instructed elementary school students in basic reading, writing and math skills.
Education
Undergraduate - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2027
Skills
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Artistic vision
- Creative problem solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Art Commission Handling
- Art conceptualization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Curly Kinky Coily Club -Secretary
- La Familia Latina - Voice Office Representative
- Caribbean Student Association - Public Relations
- Ritmo Latino - Dancer/ Choreographer for half a year
- Fashion Club - Member
- The Film Club - President
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Volunteer
Cortland Daycare Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Daycare Volunteer
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Summer Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
06.2025 - 08.2026
Elementary School Volunteer
H.W Smith
08.2023 - 12.2023
Artist
Quimby's Bookstore NYC
08.2022 - Current
Academic Peer Tutor
The Mary Louis Academy
10.2019 - 05.2023
Elementary School Tutor
Personal Tutoring
09.2016 - 06.2019
Undergraduate - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland