Scott Gifford
OAKDALE,NY
Summary
Motivated Teaching Aide and Wrestling Coach. Well-versed in modern education environments. Passionate to become a full-time New York State social studies teacher. Committed to the learning process, and ready to adapt to new environments and cultures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
10.2023 - Current
- Assist students with personal hygiene needs such as hand washing and toileting.
- Maintain smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Promote student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Help prepare classrooms by setting up activity stations, writing on bulletin boards and distributing materials.
Head JV Wrestling Coach
West Babylon School District
11.2021 - Current
- Comply with rules and regulations set by institutions and leagues.
- Coach players to boost confidence and enhance abilities.
- Individually coach struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
- Assist head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Demonstrate proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Educate individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance.
- Promote proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Teacher's Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported individual progress to teacher.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2024
Associate of Arts - History
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Connetquot High School
Bohemia, NY06.2021
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Special Education
- IEP Documentation
- IEP Understanding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Safety Awareness
Certification
- Certified New York State Wrestling Coach for grades 7-12
- Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid by the American Red Cross
- Certified Teaching Assistant in New York State
Timeline
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
10.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
07.2023 - 09.2023
Head JV Wrestling Coach
West Babylon School District
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - History
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Connetquot High School
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