NATASSEA ANDREWS-MERCURIUS
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated and motivated education professional with extensive experience supporting diverse student populations across classroom, special education, and youth development settings. Brings a strong foundation in instructional support, behavior management, documentation, and family communication. Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to advocating for student needs while preparing for graduate-level training in Speech-Language Pathology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
New York Edge
Brooklyn, NY
12.2025 - Current
- - Support program administration and daily operations for an after-school program serving diverse student populations.
- - Supervise staff and ensure implementation of structured, developmentally appropriate activities.
- - Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and communication logs.
- - Collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to support student engagement.
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 08.2023
- - Provided one-on-one and small-group instructional support to students.
- - Supported students’ physical, emotional, and social development in classroom settings.
- - Reinforced learning objectives through guided practice and individualized assistance.
- - Collaborated with teachers and support staff to implement instructional strategies.
- - Assisted with documentation and classroom organization.
Trained Teacher
Ministry of Education
Guyana
09.2016 - 09.2021
- - Designed and implemented lesson plans and assessments to evaluate student comprehension.
- - Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- - Fostered inclusive classroom environments that encouraged collaboration and respect.
- - Supported extracurricular and enrichment activities to increase student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
CUNY – Brooklyn College
12.2025
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
CUNY – Borough of Manhattan Community College
12.2024
Associate Degree - Education (English)
Cyril Potter College of Education
06.2016
Skills
- Individualized Student Support
- Data Collection & Documentation
- Behavior & Social-Emotional Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Family & Caregiver Communication
- Classroom & Program Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational & Clinical Readiness
Timeline
Assistant Director
New York Edge
12.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
11.2021 - 08.2023
Trained Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 09.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
CUNY – Borough of Manhattan Community College
Associate Degree - Education (English)
Cyril Potter College of Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
CUNY – Brooklyn College