Saya Aquino
Glen Cove
Summary
Experienced Teaching Assistant offering a total of seven years background working with students at daycare and preschool levels. Three years of youth service specialist in library. Skilled in cultural and literacy awareness, and individual and group instruction. Launched cultural story time for young children. Skilled in promoting cultural and literacy awareness and family involvement. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior, cooperating and collaborating effectively with professional teams and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant in Preschool Program
Japanese Children's Society Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Library Technician
United States Marine Corps Camp Courtney Library
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Created and facilitated monthly Japanese story time program, introducing Japanese culture for infant to school age children.
- Organized and facilitated weekly story time and Summer Reading Program for infant to teens.
- Visited daycare, elementary school and after school program to promote library services, and offer story times.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
USMC Child Development Center Chura Warabi
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Created lesson plans that aligns with The Creative Curriculum, and implemented activities in class.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Kuwae Preschool
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2019
Skills
- Cultural awareness programs
- Literacy Awareness
- Family involvement
- Studying for New York teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
Moment of Excellence by Marine Corps Community Services
Initiated "Pop-Up" Library program in the military communities during the Summer Reading Program. Promoted library services , literacy, and increased the number of SRP participants.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant in Preschool Program
Japanese Children's Society Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Library Technician
United States Marine Corps Camp Courtney Library
07.2017 - 02.2021
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
USMC Child Development Center Chura Warabi
01.2016 - 07.2017
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Kuwae Preschool
04.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Central Texas College
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