Nyiasia Nelson
Syracuse
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments and also to farther my skills in other areas and environments I am a fast learner hand on.Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, record keeping , and time management skills. I am also a reliable Team Member with solid background meeting and exceeding production demands.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
Syracuse
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and classroom organization.
- Supported children during activities, fostering social and emotional development.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for daily lessons and projects.
- Monitored children's behavior, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Collaborated with staff to plan engaging educational experiences for children.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
Syracuse
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of campers at YMCA Child Development Center.
- Facilitated engaging games and educational activities for diverse age groups.
- Assisted in meal preparation and maintained cleanliness in dining areas.
- Communicated effectively with parents about camper progress and daily experiences.
- Supported staff in planning camp events and special activities throughout the summer.
Childcare site Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
Syracuse
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared and organized educational materials for various age groups and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supervised children during outdoor play to ensure safety and encourage teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and daily events.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of aftercare and common areas regularly.
Cleaner
Green Ninja Pest Control 2.0
Syracuse
08.2024 - 09.2024
- I walked around the state fair changing the trash’s and recycling bins
- I also sat in bathrooms and cleaned the bathrooms
Dietary Assistant
Saint Camillus Alumni Association
Syracuse
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in meal preparation for residents and staff at Saint Camillus.
- Served meals to residents while ensuring dietary restrictions were followed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with nutrition staff to plan weekly menus and food options.
- Participated in training sessions on food safety and hygiene practices.
- Engaged in teamwork with kitchen staff to enhance workflow efficiency during meal service.
Receptionist
Cny Works
Syracuse
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted visitors and clients warmly upon arrival at the front desk.
- Answered phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members.
- Managed appointment scheduling for staff and clients effectively.
Cashier
Tops Friendly Markets
Syracuse
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I helped customers bag there groceries and I helped them pay for there items
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Parking Lot Attendant
SPS
Syracuse
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed vehicle flow in busy parking areas efficiently.
- Assisted customers with parking inquiries and directions promptly.
- Monitored parking lot for safety and compliance consistently.
Education
Henningher H.S
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Educational resource preparation
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Meal preparation
- Punctual and dependable
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
09.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Childcare site Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
Cleaner
Green Ninja Pest Control 2.0
08.2024 - 09.2024
Dietary Assistant
Saint Camillus Alumni Association
02.2024 - 06.2024
Receptionist
Cny Works
07.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Tops Friendly Markets
01.2023 - 05.2023
Parking Lot Attendant
SPS
08.2022 - 09.2022
Henningher H.S