Erica Schechter
Shrewsbury,Massachussetts
Summary
Highly adaptable, creative, and hardworking. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Chabad Lubavitch of Central Massachussetts
12.2024 - Current
- 1 to 4 year old children
- Curriculum planning, teaching, and play
Child Care Provider
Chabad of Grenada
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Play and learning activities with 1.5 year old on a daily basis
- English tutoring of 10 year old
Intern at École Internationale Antonia
Margherita Orlando
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Ages 5 to 13
- Helped improve children's' English and French skills
- Aided teachers and students in the classroom
- Worked in small groups with students learning French as a second language.
Theme Night Supervisor and Decorator
Skidmore College
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Organization of work schedules and fostering communication between team members
- Artistic, creative, organizational, and collaborative skills
President of French Language and Culture Club
Skidmore College
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Communication with various departments and club leaders
- Organization of events and activities
- Hiring process and inclusivity
Summer Teacher at Bilingual Preschool
The Teddy Bear Club; "Le Club Nonours"
06.2022 - 08.2023
- 2 consecutive summers from June to August
- Ages 2 to 6
- Teaching in both French and English
- Multisensory play activities
Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor
Greendale YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Ages 5 to 13
- Occasionally worked one-on-one as an aid to children with developmental disabilities
- "Volunteer Camp Counselor of the Year" Summer of 2018.
English and Math Tutor
Kumon
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Ages 2.5 to 18
- Worked one-on-one with elementary-aged children
- Mathematics and reading skills
- Organization of files
- Timed test administration
- Communication to parents about their children's progress and homework assignments
French Tutor
Shrewsbury High School
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Aided students who had difficulty grasping French grammar and vocabulary
- Communicated with teachers to best determine students' learning styles and areas of struggle
Treasurer of French Language and Culture Club
Skidmore College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- I planned various lessons and activities
- I helped to make the club a welcoming place for all levels of French learners
- I managed the budget for events and activities
- I designed posters and sent emails to incentivize new and current members to attend meetings
- I attended leadership trainings and treasurer meetings
- I helped to advertise the club in bi-annual club fairs
- I took attendance and sent emails to professors regarding who attended each club event.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Prerequisite Coursework -
Umass Amherst And University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - French
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY11.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, MA06.2020
Skills
- Ability to work well independently and with others
- Leadership skills
- Adaptability and creativity
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Childcare experience
Languages
French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Chabad Lubavitch of Central Massachussetts
12.2024 - Current
Child Care Provider
Chabad of Grenada
09.2024 - 12.2024
Intern at École Internationale Antonia
Margherita Orlando
09.2023 - 12.2023
President of French Language and Culture Club
Skidmore College
09.2022 - 05.2023
Summer Teacher at Bilingual Preschool
The Teddy Bear Club; "Le Club Nonours"
06.2022 - 08.2023
Theme Night Supervisor and Decorator
Skidmore College
09.2021 - 05.2024
Treasurer of French Language and Culture Club
Skidmore College
08.2021 - 05.2022
French Tutor
Shrewsbury High School
09.2017 - 09.2018
Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor
Greendale YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2018
English and Math Tutor
Kumon
06.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Shrewsbury High School
Post Baccalaureate Prerequisite Coursework -
Umass Amherst And University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - French
Skidmore College
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