Shani Murray
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with three years of experience working in the medical field, which helped me gain interpersonal skills that can translate over to a Teacher Assistant role. Recently received my Teacher Assistant Certificate and interested in working in Early Childhood Education. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgement, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Currently seeking an entry level position to create a positive learning environment and a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant Trainee
Kennedy Children's Center
Manhattan, NY
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated and graduated from a Teacher Assistant training program with children with special students with learning disabilities
- Learned about sensory, gross motor, and different materials such as shape, colors, and textures
- Helped by engaging classroom space for children to learn, play, and grow, and redirect behavior using a positive reinforcement methods
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
Administrative Assistant
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with elderly patients, visitors, and other employee
- Greeting and directing visitors; answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments and meetings
- Assistant with general administrative projects and tasks, resulting in a positive impact to the company
performance
Teacher Assistant Intern
1199 Employer Childcare
New York, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Independently supervised a class of 8-10 preschool students during arrival and dismissal, mealtime, and on the playground
- Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly
- Monitored and documented student behavior and progress to ensure safety of all students
- Implemented behavior management strategies that reduced disruptive behavior by 50% and created a more positive classroom environment.
Education
Certification - Teacher Assistant
Kennedy Children's Center
Manhattan, NY06-2024
Associate of Arts -
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY07-2021
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom Support
- Visual supports
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Observational skills
Certification
- Family Engagement
- Infant Brain Development
- Mandated Reporter Online Training
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries (AHT)
Timeline
Teacher Assistant Trainee
Kennedy Children's Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
Lenox Hill Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Teacher Assistant Intern
1199 Employer Childcare
06.2021 - 08.2021
Certification - Teacher Assistant
Kennedy Children's Center
Associate of Arts -
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
- Family Engagement
- Infant Brain Development
- Mandated Reporter Online Training
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries (AHT)
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