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Frank Cancro

Lagrangeville

Summary

Dedicated professional with a background in security and education, having served as a Security Guard at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Expert in conflict resolution and relationship building, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment. Proven ability to respond effectively to emergencies while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining vigilance. CPR and first aid certified.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked persons entering facility to ensure that no illegal or unauthorized items are entering.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Completed full ground patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.

Teacher (Retired)

Peekskill City School District
09.1994 - 07.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Education

Master of Science - Education

State University of New York - New Paltz
NY
05-1992

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patrolling
  • Workplace safety
  • Work ethic
  • Punctuality
  • First aid certified
  • Reliability
  • Relationship building and management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • CPR certified
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Attentive and observant
  • Visitor screening

Certification

New York Security License

New Jersey Security License (Sora)

Timeline

Security Guard

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
05.2025 - Current

Teacher (Retired)

Peekskill City School District
09.1994 - 07.2025

Master of Science - Education

State University of New York - New Paltz