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Sydney Shaffer

Massapequa,NY

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teaching assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced with managing student behavior and ensuring safety.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Aide

Yeshiva of Flatbush
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted students in boarding and disembarking safely from the bus.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure a respectful and safe environment.
  • Helped maintain cleanliness and organization of the bus interior daily.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
  • Continuously monitored student behavior on the bus to identify potential safety hazards, taking preventative actions as necessary.

Lead Teaching Artist

Dream Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Designed and implemented engaging arts curriculum aligned with educational standards.
  • Facilitated collaborative workshops to enhance student creativity and artistic expression.
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated diverse artistic techniques and cultural perspectives.
  • Organized exhibitions showcasing student work, promoting achievements within the broader community.

Tutor

SK Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated engaging learning sessions using diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Assisted students in homework completion and exam preparation strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and address concerns effectively.
  • Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
  • Adapted instructional techniques based on unique learning styles and needs of students.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

Teaching Intern

The Children's Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher's Assistant

Steps To Success 5
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and educational activities.
  • Maintained classroom organization, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
  • Observed student behaviors to identify developmental needs and communicated findings to staff.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
  • Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

SUNY, Purchase
Purchase, NY
05-2020

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Child supervision
  • Child development
  • Student safety
  • Excellent communication
  • Student supervision

Timeline

School Bus Aide

Yeshiva of Flatbush
09.2022 - 06.2025

Lead Teaching Artist

Dream Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022

Tutor

SK Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021

Teaching Intern

The Children's Center
01.2020 - 03.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Steps To Success 5
05.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

SUNY, Purchase

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