Lisa DiRende
Mahopac
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience at The Mission Church Academy, excelling in classroom management and child development. Proven ability to foster a nurturing environment while enhancing learning through engaging activities. Skilled in teaching foundational skills and providing exceptional toddler care, ensuring each child's growth and well-being.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant/ Early care
The Mission Church Academy
Holmes
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Prepared classroom with activities before children arrive.
- Circle time morning routine, calendar and counting to one hundred.
- Reading, writing, math and spelling.
- I work alongside the lead teacher, checking their work, watching over them during recess attending to their needs.
- I also help them with their lunch when needed.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Yorktown Assembly of God
Yorktown Heights
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared class work for the week.
- Prepared art work.
- Maintained daily attendance.
- Helping lead teacher with activities for the children.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Volunteer
Bethany Church
Stamford
06.2011 - 09.2018
- Child Care, VBS, Girls Ministry
Receptionist
I.T.O.C.H.U specialty company
White Plains
09.1995 - 10.1999
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring a clean and welcoming reception area for guests.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for staff and clients to optimize time management.
- Answered incoming calls, directed inquiries, and transferred calls to appropriate departments.
- Greeted visitors warmly and provided assistance as needed.
Bank Teller
Republic National Bank Of New York
Scarsdale
09.1986 - 09.1995
- Processed cash deposits and withdrawals accurately for diverse customer transactions.
- Managed daily cash balancing, ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures.
- Conducted identity verification for secure transactions, ensuring customer confidentiality.
- Assisted in training new tellers on bank policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Handled large sums of money with accuracy while maintaining appropriate levels of security.
- Performed cash handling duties including counting currency, coins and checks.
- Processed customer deposits and withdrawals accurately, balancing cash drawer daily.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
- Cashed customer checks, verified identification and checked account balances in accordance with bank policy.
- Balanced teller drawers regularly throughout the day according to established procedures.
- Verified customer signatures on documents and ensured accuracy of all paperwork before submitting for approval.
Education
09-1984
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Toddler care
- Classroom management
- Teaching experience
- Child development
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant/ Early care - The Mission Church Academy
09.2021 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher Assistant - Yorktown Assembly of God
01.2018 - 06.2021
Volunteer - Bethany Church
06.2011 - 09.2018
Receptionist - I.T.O.C.H.U specialty company
09.1995 - 10.1999
Bank Teller - Republic National Bank Of New York
09.1986 - 09.1995
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