Shelia Francisco
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher of 3k
BedRock Preschool
New York
01.2023 - Current
- Guided 15 students in developing social and emotional skills to foster a supportive classroom environment
- Supported students in enhancing language skills and understanding numbers for foundational learning
- Facilitated interactive games to enhance student engagement during lessons
- Coordinated educational activities to provide engaging learning experiences and promote student curiosity
Floater Teacher
Bedrock Preschool
New York
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Fostered a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that encouraged student participation
- Supported primary teacher in implementing engaging activities and instruction
- Documented student health and sleep patterns to inform care strategies
- Changed diapers for infants to ensure hygiene and comfort
Staff Member
GiGi's Playhouse
New York
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated inclusive educational programs for children with Down syndrome and developmental challenges to promote participation and growth.
- Led art, dance, and yoga programs to enhance creativity and physical fitness in children.
- Assisted children with physical activities by showing how to do yoga poses
- Created spreadsheets to keep attendance of children
Volunteer
GiGi's Playhouse
New York
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated inclusive activities for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to promote social interaction and skill development
- Guided children in physical activities through detailed explanations and demonstrations
- Tracked children's attendance to ensure participation and engagement
- Engaged in art, dance, and yoga programs to enhance creativity and physical fitness.
Staff Member in Game Room Center
Guttman Community College
New York
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised all students who entered the game room
- Ensured all students signed in with ID upon entry to maintain security and accountability
- Observed student interactions with equipment to ensure proper usage and safety
- Arranged equipment in designated areas to promote accessibility and efficient use
Assistant teacher
Central Park East Harlem
New York
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Instructed 20 students in reading and writing skills to enhance literacy development
- Coordinated educational activities that promoted student participation and fostered a collaborative learning environment
- Assisted students with homework and classwork during breaks to reinforce learning concepts
- Facilitated games during recess to promote teamwork and social skills
Assistant in Frankfort center
Hunter College
new york
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported faculty and students in utilizing academic technology effectively.
- Organized computer equipment to ensure optimal readiness for classroom use.
- Arranged computers in cart to facilitate quick access during classroom sessions.
- Managed office communications and maintained organized filing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College/CUNY
New York06-2026
A.A. - Human Services
Guttman Community College/CUNY
New York, NY06-2021
High School Diploma -
Central Park East High School
New York, NY06-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Educational activity planning
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Experienced with Excel and Word
- Internet research
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Prevention and identification of brain injuries including Head Trauma (AHT)
- Keeping children safe prevention of lead poisoning and other danger to children
- Preventing sudden infant deatch syndrome and promoting safe sleeping
- Understanding and supporting children with special needs
- Identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment
- Managing behaviors 18 months to 36 months
- Foundations in health and safety e-learning
- Identifying and responding to anaphylaxis
- Managing behaviors birth to 18 months
- Implicit bias in early childhood
- Anti-bias in early childhood
- Emergency preparedness
- Supervision of children
- Media use and safety
- School age child care
- Mandated Reporter
- Family engagement
- Early intervention
Timeline
Assistant Teacher of 3k
BedRock Preschool
01.2023 - Current
Floater Teacher
Bedrock Preschool
08.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Member
GiGi's Playhouse
03.2021 - 06.2021
Volunteer
GiGi's Playhouse
09.2020 - 12.2020
Staff Member in Game Room Center
Guttman Community College
11.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant teacher
Central Park East Harlem
05.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant in Frankfort center
Hunter College
03.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College/CUNY
A.A. - Human Services
Guttman Community College/CUNY
High School Diploma -
Central Park East High School