Emily Friedenburg
SUNY Disability Ambassador Program
Wantagh,NY
9
years of professional experience
Engaging Customer Service Professional skilled in building positive relationships with clients and team members. Focused on delivering exceptional client experiences while enhancing team performance. Committed to fostering collaboration and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Work History
Daycare Floater
1 Year 1 Month- Monitored attendance and headcount; assisted children with homework and checked their work. Supervised school-age children, provided snacks, facilitated outdoor and indoor play, and managed bus runs to retrieve children from their designated schools.
- Supervised 3-4 year old children; tracked attendance and headcount; provided snacks; facilitated outdoor and indoor play for the children.
- Assisted in various classrooms to support teachers and students.
Disability Ambassador
2 Years- Participated in monthly meetings to enhance awareness of disability issues, developed newsletter to advocate for people with disabilities and promote inclusion, and reorganized initiatives to raise awareness about disabilities within the community
- Developed and implemented disability awareness campaigns to enhance campus inclusivity.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate accessibility considerations into academic programs.
Intern
4 Months- Intern – I visited different classrooms – infants, toddlers, and PreK – and assisted the teachers. I did assisted with various classroom activities as needed - I helped fill up the soap and bleach bottles and filled up Easter eggs for a Easter scavenger hunt.
- SUNY Old Westbury
- Assisted educators in implementing daily lesson plans and activities for diverse age groups
- Supported child development through engaging play-based learning and individualized attention
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children
Cashier
2 Years 8 Months- Rang up and bagged groceries for customers, ensuring efficient service
- Managed cash exchange accurately
- Operated cash register, processed produce codes, scanned items, and printed receipts
intern
4 Months- Intern – I went to the PreK classroom and helped clean the tables after meals and Assisted children aged 3 to 4 in classroom activities.
- Nassau Community College
- Assisted educators in implementing lesson plans and daily activities for diverse age groups.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to develop educational resources tailored to children's developmental needs.
Drama Specialist
2 Months- Cleaned the costume closet every week.
- Developed engaging plays for diverse age groups (7-17 years), fostering creativity and teamwork
- Developed engaging lesson plans for improv exercises in a classroom setting
CILT/Junior Counselor
1 Month- Completed a 4-week counselor training program and worked as paid staff for 2 weeks
- Assisted with activities such as outdoor cookery.
- Facilitated activities for individual campers
- Assisted senior counselor with cabin management
- Welcomed and provided directions to parents during weekly camper check-in
Kitchen and Groom Aide
1 Year- Mucked stalls, managed horse tack, fed and groomed horses, picked feet, stacked hay bales, and maintained cleanliness of the paddock area.
- Served food and cleaned the dining area post-meals, operated the dishwasher, and ensured availability of refills.
- Assisted with grooming tasks for horses, ensuring their cleanliness and comfort.
Education
High School Diploma
Graduated
Bachelor in Arts - Psychology; Minor - Social Work; Micro-Credential – Foundational Counseling Skills
(in progress)
Associate's Degree - Associate in Arts - Disability Studies
Skills
Child development
Relationship building
Child supervision
Observation and monitoring
Patience and tolerance
Classroom organization
Encouragement techniques
Classroom management
Timeline
Intern
Academic Explorers Daycare
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Daycare Floater
Harbor Child Care
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
intern
Greenhouse Childcare
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
Disability Ambassador
SUNY Disability Ambassador Program
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Drama Specialist
Camp Cedarbrook In The Adirondacks
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Cashier
ShopRite
10.2022 - 06.2025Read More
CILT/Junior Counselor
Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks
07.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Kitchen and Groom Aide
Camp Cedarbrook In The Adirondacks
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Nassau Community College
Associate's Degree from Associate in Arts - Disability Studies
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SUNY Old Westbury
Bachelor in Arts from Psychology; Minor - Social Work; Micro-Credential – Foundational Counseling Skills
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The Lowell School
High School Diploma
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