Maia Graf
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
- Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.
- Adaptable and motivated, quick learner with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment.
- Able to juggle multiple goals at once in order to maximize efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
- Team player who is hardworking, responsible, and punctual.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher's Assistant
Yorktown Central School District
Yorktown Heights, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in providing instruction and monitoring student progress.
- Provided support to students with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Organized classrooms and materials for the day's activities.
- Supervised small groups of students during lessons, field trips, and other activities.
- Assisted with grading tests and assignments as needed.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education.
- Monitored student behavior at lunch and recess.
- Managed classroom supplies and materials.
- Shared information about student progress and concerns with lead teacher.
- Corrected student work under supervision of lead teacher.
- Taught small groups of students in foundational material.
Babysitter
Babysitting Jobs
Yorktown Heights, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
Assistand Teacher/Counselor
Pied Piper Nursery School
Yorktown Heights, NY
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Cashier
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace
Yorktown Heights, NY
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Nursery Staff Member
Club Fit Jefferson Valley
Jefferson Valley, NY
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Organized and supervised activities for children such as games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and music.
- Monitored the safety of children in the nursery by ensuring appropriate supervision at all times.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by following health and safety regulations.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked and available for use during activities.
- Kept accurate records of attendance and daily activities in accordance with state regulations.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up classrooms after activities are completed.
Party Assistant
PizZaZzles
Yorktown Heights, NY
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in setting up decorations for parties, including hanging banners and streamers.
- Greeted guests as they arrived and directed them to the appropriate areas.
- Cleaned up after each event, disposing of trash and packing away materials.
- Ensured tables were stocked with necessary supplies such as cups, plates, napkins.
- Maintained a professional attitude throughout the entire event duration.
- Managed the music playlist for parties according to customer requests.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed during events by monitoring activities closely.
- Set up audio and visual equipment prior to an event starting.
Education
High School Diploma -
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2027
Skills
- Instructional assistance
- Literacy strategies
- Assessment tools
- Classroom support
- Student and parent relations
- Student safety
- Mentoring students
- Maintaining safe environments
Timeline
Substitute Teacher's Assistant
Yorktown Central School District
05.2024 - Current
Nursery Staff Member
Club Fit Jefferson Valley
06.2022 - 09.2022
Assistand Teacher/Counselor
Pied Piper Nursery School
03.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace
06.2021 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Babysitting Jobs
02.2021 - Current
Party Assistant
PizZaZzles
09.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
SUNY, Cortland
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