Jazmine Peña
Queens,NY
Summary
Friendly, energetic professional NYS certified Teacher Assistant with 4+ years of experience helping students thrive. Trustworthy, empathetic, able to build supportive relationships with individuals and assist them with goals. Eager to join and contribute to the success of students and staff in a Typical/ Atypical preschool.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Goddard School
New York, NY
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in preparing and organizing lesson materials for daily classroom activities.
- Facilitated engaging and interactive learning experiences for children aged 18 to 24 months.
- Supported children in developing fine motor skills through hands-on activities and crafts.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children by fostering teamwork during group activities.
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
Tenafly, New Jersey
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided Snack for children of 18 months of age to 24 months of age.
- Assisted the teacher by initiating our daily routine which entails Circle Time, Playground Time, Daily STEM Activity, Read alouds, and Library Time.
- Performed efficient diaper changes every 2 hours while encouraging children to let the teacher know when they are wet or have a bowel movement.
- Taught children independence and to voice their opinions while creating a safe space of friendship and respect.
Preschool Teacher
AppleTree Preschool
Haworth, New Jersey
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Created and managed lesson plans for two and three year old students.
- Taught students how to write their name as well as numbers and Alphabet.
- Processed student data into Brightwheel App for Parent/Teacher communication as well as observation of student progress.
- Maintained a clean environment as well as scheduled deep cleaning days.
Teacher Assistant
Birch Early Childhood Center
New York, NY
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed in person and remote instructional support duties for 5-7 year olds with special needs.
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Hosted virtual read alouds which would stimulate cognitive skills and develop virtual communication skills amongst peers and staff.
Classroom Aide
McCarton Center
Bronx, NY
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked closely with children on a 1 to 1 basis aged 2-3 years old diagnosed with ASD.
- Managed challenging behaviors that included biting, scratching, kicking, punching, throwing items, head butting, etc. by redirection and instructing right from wrong behavior.
- Provided therapy services under a program planned by a Special Education teacher.
- Participated in training and educational modules on autism and training in ABA Therapy.
Teacher Assistant Training Participant
Kennedy Children’s Center
New York, NY
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Proactively cared for 3-10 year olds.
- Engaged children in play that fostered social/emotional learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents to address and meet children’s needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Herbert H. Lehman High School
The Bronx, NY06.2011
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
Certification
- CPR Certified 2023
- Foundations in Health and Safety 2024
- Mandated Reporter 2024
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Goddard School
10.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
11.2023 - 10.2024
Preschool Teacher
AppleTree Preschool
08.2021 - 11.2023
Teacher Assistant
Birch Early Childhood Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
Classroom Aide
McCarton Center
08.2019 - 10.2020
Teacher Assistant Training Participant
Kennedy Children’s Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Herbert H. Lehman High School