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Education
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Janiya Llewellyn

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Astoria, New York
01.2024 - Current

International Baccalaureate School

  • Worked closely with the Lead Teacher to create an inviting atmosphere where every child felt welcome, safe, respected, and valued.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
  • Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
  • Supervised playgrounds and other recreational areas to ensure safety of the children at all times.

Inclusion Counselor

Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp
Manhattan, New York
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with head counselors, administrators, and parents and guardians to develop effective interventions for students with special needs.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to support students with needs.
  • Implemented strategies designed to promote positive behavior within the camp setting.
  • Conducted assessments of student social-emotional functioning in order to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Teaching Assistant

West Harlem Head Start
Manhattan, New York
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Instructed children in personal hygiene habits such as hand washing, toileting, teeth brushing.
  • Read books aloud to encourage language development while helping students understand story structure.
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
  • Provided individual attention to each child based on their needs using appropriate behavior management techniques.

Substitute Teacher

TeachSchoolNow (TSN)
Brooklyn, NY
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Encouraged positive behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Incorporated educational games and activities into instruction to engage students in learning.
  • Supervised recess periods and snack time for the children.
  • Promoted good hygiene practices among pre-K students, such as hand washing before meals or snacks.

Paraprofessional

RCM Health Care Services
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provided guidance to students 1:1 in the classroom setting.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.

Group Leader

Brooklyn Community Services
Brooklyn, NY
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Provided help in academic areas: homework, tutoring sessions, etc.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
  • Facilitated clubs such as YouTube and Sisterhood
  • Engaged in interactive activities with senior citizens, such as Bingo Night.

Toddler Room Assistant

Children's Paradise Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Encouraged social interaction among toddlers through verbal communication or physical activity.
  • Followed strict safety protocols when transporting toddlers from one area to another within the facility.
  • Demonstrated patience when dealing with difficult behaviors exhibited by toddlers.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities to engage toddlers in learning experiences.

Infant Room Assistant

Good Samaritan Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed positive relationships with infants by providing them with comfort, support and guidance.
  • Encouraged language development through storytelling, singing songs or reading aloud from age appropriate books.
  • Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
  • Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.

Education

Associates Degree in Arts (AA) -

LaGuardia Community College
06.2020

Skills

  • IB trained
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Teaching Assistant Certification

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Inclusion Counselor

Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024

Teaching Assistant

Our World Neighborhood Charter School
01.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

West Harlem Head Start
07.2023 - 01.2024

Substitute Teacher

TeachSchoolNow (TSN)
11.2022 - 06.2023

Paraprofessional

RCM Health Care Services
09.2021 - 11.2022

Group Leader

Brooklyn Community Services
07.2019 - 09.2022

Toddler Room Assistant

Children's Paradise Daycare
09.2017 - 06.2019

Infant Room Assistant

Good Samaritan Daycare
07.2016 - 08.2017

Associates Degree in Arts (AA) -

LaGuardia Community College
  • Teaching Assistant Certification
Janiya Llewellyn