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Ella Lasic

Needham,MA

Summary

Experienced with teaching students in special education settings. Effective communication and organizational skills to support individualized learning paths. Excellent track record of fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment while creating and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
  • Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.

Assistant Club Volleyball Coach

Boston United Volleyball
  • Helped 14-year-olds with their volleyball technique.
  • Made sure the head coaches had the correct schedules and helped with demonstrations.
  • Maintained a safe practice environment by enforcing safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.


After School Teacher

Wellesley Community Children's Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by enforcing behavioral guidelines and resolving conflicts.
  • Organized and supervised recreational activities such as sports games, and arts and crafts sessions.
  • Cultivated an inclusive environment where every child felt valued.
  • Managed head counts/name-to-face when changing locations to make sure all students are accounted for.
  • Communicated effectively with the program director on updates regarding students whereabouts.

Teaching Assistant

Needham High School
07.2023 - 08.2024

*Summer of 2023 and 2024*

  • Provided support in enhancing students' proficiency in math, English, and reading skills.
  • Facilitated lessons on street safety, educating students on recognizing walk and stop signals and actively checking for oncoming traffic.
  • Engaged students in practical life skills development by coordinating activities such as preparing lunches, including the purchase of ingredients from the grocery store.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.

Private Child Care

Family in Needham
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided attentive care for a family with three boys (1st grade,4th grade, and 5th grade), ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Picked up the children from school and coordinated transportation to various activities.
  • Assisted with homework assignments, ensuring completion and understanding.
  • Monitored and regulated screen time in accordance with the family's guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with parents to provide updates on the children's activities and well-being.

Student Teaching Preschool

Newman Elementary
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted students with daily tasks, including hand-washing routines, bathroom trips, and lunchtime activities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Engaged students in reading activities and facilitated letter recognition exercises to enhance literacy skills.
  • Collaborated with the main office team to manage administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking and documentation.
  • Helped maintain a safe and clean classroom setting for young learners.

Waitress/Hostess

North Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
  • Served meals, beverages, and accompaniments with respect and care, ensuring residents receive the correct meals according to their unique needs.
  • Built meaningful relationships through friendly conversations, assisted with special requests, and maintained a strong sense of teamwork with kitchen staff.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.

Waitress

Hungry Coyote
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Taking multiple food orders at a time required a lot of focus and memorizing
  • Working with consumer service and answering phones to address any questions about the food, opening and closing times, and catering events.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teaching

Needham High School
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported students with autism by implementing individualized learning strategies.
  • Cultivated strong connections with students, contributing to a supportive educational environment.
  • Tutored students with disabilities one-on-one, improving their financial literacy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
05-2027

High school diploma -

Needham High School
Needham, MA
06-2023

Skills

  • Experience with Children
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Toddler Care
  • Time Management
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Classroom Management
  • Sports Coaching
  • Autism Experience
  • Experience Working With Students
  • Special education
  • Lifeguard
  • Babysitting
  • Tutoring
  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer service
  • Creative thinking

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Completion of Middlesex Children's Advocacy Center's Online Mandated Reporter Training: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Timeline

Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teaching

Needham High School
01.2025 - 01.2025

After School Teacher

Wellesley Community Children's Center
12.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Needham High School
07.2023 - 08.2024

Student Teaching Preschool

Newman Elementary
03.2023 - 05.2023

Private Child Care

Family in Needham
01.2023 - 08.2023

Waitress/Hostess

North Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
08.2021 - 02.2023

Waitress

Hungry Coyote
09.2019 - 12.2020

Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School

Assistant Club Volleyball Coach

Boston United Volleyball

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UMass Amherst

High school diploma -

Needham High School
Ella Lasic