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Kayley Saade

Brooklyn,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
01.2022 - Current
  • Works with children from infancy to eighth grade, adapting to diverse developmental needs.
  • Manages classrooms across multiple grades and subjects, often stepping in on short notice.
  • Maintains consistent routines to ensure smooth and supportive classroom environments.
  • Frequently requested as a substitute teacher due to strong performance and positive referrals.

Head After-School Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
11.2021 - Current
  • Leads a classroom of up to 25 children, maintaining structure and consistency amid daily changes in group composition and programming.
  • Manages individual and group schedules, coordinating smooth transitions and multitasking to ensure all children arrive safely and on time.
  • Anticipates and resolves conflicts, addressing both individual behavioral challenges and interactions between children to maintain a positive environment.
  • Collaborates with different departments to develop strategies for supporting individual student needs.
  • Communicates regularly with parents on student progress, updates, and incident reports.
  • Mentors new hires, modeling effective language and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Requested annually by admin to work with the same group due to ability to support their unique needs.

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Bank Street School For Children
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed a diverse group of 15 four-year-olds, including special needs children, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.
  • Led and mentored junior counselors, delegating tasks, modeling best practices, and providing regular feedback.
  • Coordinated field trips, managing logistics, safety, and public transportation to ensure timely arrivals and smooth transitions.
  • Ensured camper safety through vigilant supervision and adherence to established camp policies.
  • Designed classroom setups to facilitate smooth flow, maintain routines, and create a grounded, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Carefully selected and rotated free play materials to support fine motor development, sensory needs, and offer varied play options.
  • Developed art, music, movement, and sensory-based activities, linking them to the weekly field trip theme for deeper engagement.
  • Created weekly newsletters praised by parents and used as the example for staff orientation.

Writing, ESL Tutor

Private
09.2020 - 08.2024
  • Tutored students in grades 1-7, adapting lessons to various learning styles and challenges.
  • Engaged students effectively via Zoom, maintaining focus, especially with younger children.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents, with students winning writing awards.
  • Built a strong reputation, leading to client referrals and continued success.

After-School Clay Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Taught clay classes to 1st-4th graders, balancing structure with creative freedom.
  • Prepared materials, managed studio cleanup, and maintained an organized workspace for efficiency.
  • Redirected unsafe behavior by helping overactive students channel energy into creative, safe clay work.

Set Designer

Freelance
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.

Sales Associate

Young's Fine Jewelry
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Managed an average of 20 customer appointments per day
  • Curated jewelry displays to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Artist Assistant

Jenni Tischer
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Prepped materials and surfaces, performed touch-up work and cleaned and maintained art tools.
  • Constructed miniature models of gallery spaces and artworks
  • Assisted with assembling artworks, installation, and transportation
  • Liaised with artistic team to plan and execute events and displays featuring guest artists.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

New York University
NY, NY
05.2019

Timeline

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Bank Street School For Children
06.2023 - 08.2024

After-School Clay Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
01.2023 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
01.2022 - Current

Head After-School Teacher

Bank Street School For Children
11.2021 - Current

Writing, ESL Tutor

Private
09.2020 - 08.2024

Set Designer

Freelance
06.2019 - 05.2022

Sales Associate

Young's Fine Jewelry
06.2018 - 01.2020

Artist Assistant

Jenni Tischer
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

New York University

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