Michelle Lavietes
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Thoughtful, enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success in a classroom, through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of early childhood education. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and upbeat attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assitant
Variety Child Learning Center
09.2020 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Looked over and reviewed I.E.P.'s with classroom staff: teacher, principal, teaching assistants, therapists, and social workers
- Supported classroom activities: learning time, centers, snack time, lunch, recess, computers, art, music, Gym, ELA activities.
Receptionist
Elite Performance Physical Therapy
12.2016 - Current
- Greet and assist all patients and visitors when they enter the office.
- Optimize treatment room utilization by scheduling and re-scheduling appointments, both in-person and via telephone.
- In-taking new patients; collection and data entry of complete and accurate demographic, financial & insurance information.
- Complete authorization process in a timely manner.
- Relay relevant information to patients regarding scheduling and payment policies.
- Collecting co-payments and past due balances.
- Scanning patient documentation in a timely manner.
- Answer phones in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Help and assist clinical staff when required.
Physical Therapy Aide
Elite Perfomance Physical Therapy
10.2016 - Current
- Prepare treatment room for patients.
- Prepare patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
- Enforce safety procedures with all patients.
- Help treat patients by applying heat packs; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Clean and maintain therapy area and exercise equipment.
- Maintain supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
Occupational Therapy Aide
Maple Pointe Assisted Living Centre
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted Occupational therapist in working with clients to facilitate independent functioning, compensating for diminished skills, and abilties to perform tasks.
- Participated in helping patients with weights, equipment, chairs,and all supplies used for exercises.
- Assisted elderly patients to and from rooms and encouraged individuals to participate when necessary.
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to care and provide various activities for three to four year old children within a classroom and play ground environment.
- Participated and assisted main teacher in activities including story time, crafts, play ground, snacks, and free- play with the children.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Assisted in providing a clean environment.
Breaker
Tutor Time Child Care
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Filled in for teachers while they took breaks.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Read to children.
- Stayed with children for after school pickup.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Childcare Volunteer
Rose Garden Day Care
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Walked children off premises to swimming classes.
Education
Master of Science - Birth- 2nd Early Childhood/SWD
Touro University New York, New York
06.2024
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY2019
Bachelor of Arts - Selected Studies
State University Of New York College At Cortland
Cortland, NY2016
Early Childhood/Special Education
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA2013
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to engage and connect with diverse personalities
- Motivation Skills
Certification
- Certified Teaching Assistant Level III ( Nov.2021- Present)
- Certified Teaching Assistant Level I (2020- Nov. 2021).
Timeline
Teaching Assitant
Variety Child Learning Center
09.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapy Aide
Maple Pointe Assisted Living Centre
03.2017 - 12.2017
Receptionist
Elite Performance Physical Therapy
12.2016 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Elite Perfomance Physical Therapy
10.2016 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
08.2016 - 10.2016
Breaker
Tutor Time Child Care
05.2016 - 08.2016
Childcare Volunteer
Rose Garden Day Care
05.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Birth- 2nd Early Childhood/SWD
Touro University New York, New York
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Selected Studies
State University Of New York College At Cortland
Early Childhood/Special Education
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
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