Energetic assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Manhattan Schoolhouse
09.2023 - Current
Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
Mentored new teaching assistants joining the team by offering guidance on best practices within our specific classroom setting.
Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
Provided one on one support to students facing behavioral difficulties.
Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
Program Assistant
DREAM REAL Kids
07.2021 - 08.2021
Support the day-to-day operations of the site to ensure youth participate in activities safely, on schedule and with adequate supplies and services
Communicate program news and information to program participants, parents and staff
Utilize attendance tracking tools and drive efforts to ensure youth attendance goals are satisfied
Input daily attendance into data management system SalesForce
Administrative Assistant
InHouse Physicians
03.2021 - 07.2021
Tasked to update staff rosters & terminations
Schedules meetings
Logistics tracking for Supply Inventory
Weekly auditing for Company Uber Account
Team Building
Enumerator
U.S. Census Bureau
06.2020 - 11.2020
Group Quarters Data Collection
Leading Operations for dropping off and retrieving confidential information for residential assignments.
Scheduling meetings with supervisors and managers of units
Separation Team Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau
06.2020 - 11.2020
Entrusted to organize equipment retrieval
Appointment Scheduling
Resignation & Termination processing
Weekly reporting of numerical statistics
Data Entry Clerk
U.S. Census Bureau
06.2020 - 11.2020
Admin Department Member
Payroll Processing
Organization of files
Candidate selection & hiring
Student Assistant Staff
New Haven Public Schools
06.2016 - 09.2019
Worked closely with Student Staff team to complete office clerical work
Assigned to observe and support children having classroom difficulties
Gave feedback on daily classroom activities
Registration processing for student enrollment
Engagement Coordinator
Paula Ford Martin Memorial Fund -LGBTQ Youth Non-Profit
07.2020 - Current
Social Media Content Creator (Instagram, Twitter)
Specializing in youth engagement; tasked to recruit those beneficial to our community/will make a positive contribution to our social media presence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooperative Arts And Humanities High School
New Haven, CT
06-2015
The Foote School
New Haven, CT
06-2012
Skills
Leadership
Management
Afterschool program leadership
Age-appropriate activities
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving
Special needs support
Health and safety
Communicating with parents and teachers
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Manhattan Schoolhouse
09.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
DREAM REAL Kids
07.2021 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
InHouse Physicians
03.2021 - 07.2021
Engagement Coordinator
Paula Ford Martin Memorial Fund -LGBTQ Youth Non-Profit