Peyton Wojtaszek
North Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic professional with a proven track record at BOCES - North Tonawanda Learning Center, enhancing student learning through personalized support and special needs assistance. Excelled in fostering academic and emotional growth, demonstrating exceptional patience, collaboration, and classroom organization skills. Achieved notable improvements in student behavior and engagement, leveraging mindfulness techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
BOCES - North Tonawanda Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 6 children with special needs.
Employee
Mississppi Mudds
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Helped train new staff members.
- Gained social skills interacting with customers.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while working 2 jobs and taking classes.
Peer Tutor
St Bonaventure University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped draft and edit student essays.
Nanny
Sperazza Family
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed children's schedules effectively to ensure extracurricular activities and daily routines.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY05-2025
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Patience and Empathy
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Collaboration with teachers and other staff members
- Behavior monitoring and management
- Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
- Coaching and Motivating
- Yoga Therapy Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Fast and efficient service worker
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Peer Tutor
St Bonaventure University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher's Aide
BOCES - North Tonawanda Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
Nanny
Sperazza Family
06.2021 - 08.2022
Employee
Mississppi Mudds
06.2020 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
St Bonaventure University
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