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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Relevant Experiences
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Stephanie Russo

Smithtown,NY

Summary

Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrichment Teacher

SLATE School
09.2023 - Current
  • Oversee and plan daily activities for the after-school program
  • Support student learning with projects catered to their interests
  • Conduct workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and maintained open lines of communication.

Assistant Teacher

Small Wonders Childcare Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong connection with students by demonstrating sincere care for their academic success and well being.
  • Support the social development of the children and teaching them to be respectful to others. Developed skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
  • Work with the parents and develop a constant communication to ensure that we are caring for their children and their needs
  • Maintain a safe classroom environment
  • Assist in creating activities that best support the developmental and intellectual stages of the children
  • Teach the children basic skills such as their numbers, letters, colors, and shapes.
  • Implemented classroom routines to encompass each student's individual needs.

Engaged students by using hands on activities and group activities.

Peer Tutor

St Anthony's High School
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assisted students both in the peer-tutoring center at St. Anthony's High School by helping them achieve academic success in their Math and English courses
  • Worked to bring each student to their full potential while recognizing each student's unique strengths and weaknesses in and out of the classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Education

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, NY
05.2024

High School Diploma -

St. Anthony's High School
Huntington, NY
06.2020

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Student Support
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Schedule Management
  • Parent-teacher collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List, Fall/Spring 2020-Present, Maintained a 3.5 or better GPA all completed semesters of college.

Relevant Experiences

  • Quinnipiac Future Teacher Organization, 08/2020, Present, Collaborate with other future teachers and learn from each other. Get involved in classrooms with students in the local area. Learn about the education field and gain knowledgeable insight about the job.
  • Field Work, 08/2022, Present, Assisted classroom teacher with lessons and activities. Worked one on one and in small groups with students. Presented a lesson to the class.

Timeline

Enrichment Teacher

SLATE School
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Small Wonders Childcare Center
06.2021 - Current

Peer Tutor

St Anthony's High School
08.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Education

Quinnipiac University

High School Diploma -

St. Anthony's High School
Stephanie Russo