Experienced and reliable, with over 10 years experience as a Special Education Assistant Teacher; /grades
Preschool through
Adept in providing optimal care for children as young as 8 weeks old
Bringing forth a
proven record in in teaching, tutoring, childcare and household management/organization
Along with a business
background encompassing customer service, sales and management
Retail experience at Charlotte Kellogg Palm Beach
Naples
Instructional Teaching Aide
Weston Windows Preschool
09.2006 - Current
Worked individually with students with special needs and disabilities in accordance with
each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Assisted physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologist to
coordinate efforts to effectively implement students IEP’s and participated in student’s
therapies both in and outside the regular classroom
Created a learning environment where students could effectively explore, discover, interact
and communicate through various group meetings and activities.
Hostess/Reservationist
The Chanler, Cliff Walk
10.2017 - 06.2020
Forbes trained hostess/reservationist in a historic luxury European-styled boutique hotel, including the restaurant, Cara and The Cafe’
In a professional and friendly manner the first contact person to interact with arriving
WORK EXPERIENCE guests
Greet and seat guests, present menus and ensure appropriate seating using a truly personable demeanor
Politely and professionally answer phones; receive and record reservations
Resolve guests’ concerns in a prompt manner
Liaison between staff and guests to ensure top rated service.
Teacher
Woods Hole Daycare Cooperative
08.2012 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Professional responsible for preschool children ages 16 months to 5 years
old .Interacted and directed on a daily basis with coworkers to ensure developmentally
appropriate curriculum to effectively engage children to learn and thrive
Recognized and identified students with possible learning and emotional disabilities and
special needs
Communicated daily with parents and caregivers regarding pertinent
information in a timely manner
Encouraged children to initiate learning and socialization through play in a safe and
nurturing environment
Created appropriate space for play including block and lego building, writing and drawing
table, arts and crafts/seasonal projects, dress up and reading corner.
Learning Assistant
British International School of Boston
08.2012 - 06.2013
Taught with a team of teachers and specialists in the Toddler Program in a classroom of 18
children from several different countries
Responsible for assigned duties with team in order to coordinate instructional efforts to
encourage the opportunity for each child to experience the 7 areas of the U.K
Early Years
Curriculum with emphasis on personal, social and emotional development, along with
physical development and building communication skills
Encouraged children to engage, share and communicate, with classmates through play
and in both small and gross motor skills, table work and through song and drama.
Early Childhood Teacher
Weston Wing Child Care Center
09.2009 - 06.2012
Responsible for assisting students with a wide range of needs including children with
special needs along with typically developing students
Incorporated every student in small groups and free play activities to insure their best level
of learning
Created a positive atmosphere for learning and growing to benefit all children with the
philosophy that each child is unique and important
Communicated with parents as needed on a a daily basis, prepared twice yearly written
progress reports and conducted parent - teacher conferences.
Development Associate
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
09.2004 - 09.2006
Supported the Director of Development a a major Boston Hospital
Identified and managed a diverse portfolio of individual donors, foundation and corporate
prospects
Created strategies to monitor the giving potential of donors along with direct contact with
medical staff, managing their giving history
Planned and ran fundraising events for donors both in Boston and Palm Beach, Florida
Responsible for administrative support to Director of Development and a staff of five.
Development Assistant
Faulkner Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1990
Developed fundraising campaigns and special capital programs
Planned development
activities for fiscal year, including appeals and personal solicitations to medical staff, Board
of Directors and major donors
Developed foundation and corporate funding sources
Prepared annual fiscal budget for Development Office.
Manager/Senior Recruiter
Cleary Consultants, Inc
01.1983 - 01.1990
Managed a staff of professional recruiters, conducted training sessions and developed
recruitment and placement techniques
Personally generated gross annual billings in excess of $250,000
Developed new accounts while maintaining excellent client relationships
Responsible for staffing marketing and client services including vendor relations and
purchasing
Developed and implemented public relations and marketing strategies
Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
The Early Childhood Professional
EEC Certification Certified with the MA Department of Early Education and Care; Teacher qualified preschool through age
Certification
Certified: First Aid, CPR, AED (children and adults)
Regis College
Master’s
Moderate Special Needs
Weston, Massachusetts
Providence College
Bachelor’s
Political Science
Providence, Rhode Island
EDUCATION