Kay Quering
Cherry Hill
Summary
I am a dedicated and diligent professional. I possess a strong educational background and extensive multidisciplinary experience, and am ready to contribute effectively to any team. Quick adaptability to new environments and challenges ensuring a great impact on the workplace. Committed to leveraging skills and experiences as a valuable asset in support of organizational goals. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Y.A.L.E. School
11.2023 - 06.2025
- As a Teacher Assistant for middle and high school students with high behavioral support needs at a special education school, I work to ensure the implementation of ABA standards. I assist in fostering higher educational outcomes, through assisting with day to day educational needs of students. I also track and log behavioral data, and ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. I am Safety Care certified and also have experience in job coaching, helping students build practical skills for future employment.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all staff and students.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities such as Job Coaching.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Established strong rapport with students through open communication channels and consistent feedback.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, highlighting areas of strength and offering specific suggestions for improvement. Offering unwavering encouragement and occupational as well as academic support where needed.
- Implemented differentiated instructional approaches based on varying student abilities and interests to ensure equity in learning opportunities.
- Met weekly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies. Collaborating with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, and enhancing the learning experience.
Assistant Manager
Cape May Museum Arts and Culture (MAC)
06.2022 - 11.2024
- I excelled in coordinating a staff of over 10 employees, ensuring punctuality, and addressing their needs. I served as a key liaison for group tours, facilitating schedules and any day to day operations questions. Additionally, I managed the daily operations of a Victorian home. Administrative tasks, including document management and data analysis using Excel. I also assisted with scheduling and made necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. My goal was delivering top-notch customer experiences while maintaining some of the daily operations within the office.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Lighthouse Manager
Cape May Museum Arts and Culture (MAC)
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers with ticket purchases for lighthouse access.
- Operated the lighthouse facility, including opening, closing, and ensuring security with provided keys.
- Sold memberships for the associated nonprofit organization.
- Provided visitors with information regarding lighthouse rules and historical facts.
- Made sure my fellow employees felt heard and supported during and after their shifts.
- My role focused on the smooth functioning of the lighthouse and delivering informative and secure experiences for visitors.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees and new employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Education
College Degree - Public Policy
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY04.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Cherry Hill High West
Cherry Hill, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Strong public speaking abilities
- Strategic leadership capabilities
- Web-based information and Data analysis
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
- Client support experience
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative learning
- Effective conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional planning
- Group and individual instruction experience
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Emotional awareness
- Global awareness
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teacher in New Jersey
Supplementary Experience
Job Coach
As a Job Coach, I worked directly with a student to help them learn and implement essential skills for the workforce. My role involved providing hands-on guidance to develop their job-related abilities, while also tracking their progress and maintaining data logs for the school. This approach ensured the student gained practical experience while aligning with their educational goals.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Y.A.L.E. School
11.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager
Cape May Museum Arts and Culture (MAC)
06.2022 - 11.2024
Lighthouse Manager
Cape May Museum Arts and Culture (MAC)
05.2022 - 11.2024
High school diploma - undefined
Cherry Hill High West
College Degree - Public Policy
University of Mount Saint Vincent
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