SYLVA LOVITCH
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
The Hamaspik School
Brooklyn, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Ensured adequate coverage by supporting staffing needs on a per diem basis.
- Facilitated safe nutrition and fostered independence for individuals with Down syndrome while guiding behavioral issues with de-escalation tactics and tailoring education to developmental levels.
Respite Volunteer
Ahavas Chesed
New York, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Provided relief services to parents of hospitalized neonatal and pediatric patients, ensuring their wellbeing during family absence.
- Engaged children at bedside in therapeutic recreation activities while monitoring medical status and alerting staff to any changes.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Brooklyn, New York
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided care for infant with serious heart condition, supporting health and development.
- Administered feedings and medications through nasogastric tube, ensuring infant’s nutritional needs were met.
- Monitored and adjusted positioning of nasogastric tube to optimize feeding efficiency and comfort.
Direct Care Professional (DCP)
Makor Care and Services Network
Brooklyn, NY
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Ensure smooth operations in residence while also attending to the personal, hygiene, nutritional, emotional, and social needs of residents.
- Covered weekend shifts in group home for 20 women with developmental disabilities, collaborating with another DCP to ensure continuous support.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreation activities to assist residents in achieving behavioral treatment goals.
- Reinforced development of adaptive daily living skills while maintaining official records to track progress.
Teacher’s Assistant
Sam Pre-School
New York, NY
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted teachers and students with lesson plans in classroom environments for children aged 2 to 5 years.
- Provided support to students with learning disabilities, facilitating their engagement in tasks and overseeing their behavior during breaks.
Volunteer
Counterpoint Israel
Kiryat Melachi, Irael
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Mentored middle school and high school boys of Ethiopian descent, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Taught English through conversations in both Hebrew and English, fostering language skills and confidence.
- Coordinated with co-volunteers to design and implement an engaging activity schedule featuring art, sports, language, and creative programs.
Tutor
Self-Employed
Long Beach; Brooklyn, CA; NY
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created and executed individual learning programs to children aged 8-14 years old in mathematics, pre-algebra, English, and reading.
- Reviewed homework to assess comprehension of classroom concepts and prepared students for tests.
- Developed engaging activities that increased student interest and participation in learning.
Counselor
Gan Yisroel
San Francisco, CA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Encouraged active participation in daily recreation and educational programs, fostering a supportive camp environment.
- Mediated camper disputes, fostering skills in compromise and negotiation for personal development.
- Supervised fifteen 9-11 years olds in day camp ensuring their safety and welfare.
- Resolved on-campus technical and logistical issues, ensuring seamless camp operations and enhancing camper experience.
Youth Group Leader
Congregation Lubavitch of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Planned weekend education program including curriculum development for 30+ children ages 6 months-6 years old.
- Utilized storytelling and educational games to teach moral development and ethics, fostering critical thinking in children.
- Facilitated age-appropriate group activities to encourage social interaction among children, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Volunteer
The Friendship Circle
Newport Beach, CA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated therapeutic recreation activities for children with special needs to enhance socialization and strengthen physical, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to develop inclusive programming initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops on conflict resolution and cultural understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach programs enhancing community participation.
- Organized community events to promote social awareness and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing
148 E 126th St, New York, NY 1003512-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Biology
Yeshiva University, Stern College For Women
New York, NY05-2025
Yeshiva University S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program
Jerusalem, Israel06-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Behavior management
- Evidence-based assessment
- Parent communications
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Hebrew
Extracurricular Activities
Board Member, Yeshiva University Medical Ethics Society, 2023-2025, Food Preparer for the Needy with Pantry Packers, Jerusalem, IL, 02/21-02/22
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2026 - 05.2026
Special Education Substitute Teacher
The Hamaspik School
02.2026 - Current
Respite Volunteer
Ahavas Chesed
09.2024 - Current
Direct Care Professional (DCP)
Makor Care and Services Network
09.2024 - 02.2026
Volunteer
Counterpoint Israel
01.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher’s Assistant
Sam Pre-School
11.2022 - 03.2024
Tutor
Self-Employed
08.2021 - 05.2023
Counselor
Gan Yisroel
06.2021 - 07.2021
Youth Group Leader
Congregation Lubavitch of Long Beach
09.2018 - 07.2021
Volunteer
The Friendship Circle
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Biology
Yeshiva University, Stern College For Women
Yeshiva University S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program