Tawanda Gaston
Islandia,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to children. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for child success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Worker
Penates Inc
Bay Shore, New York
01.2006 - Current
- Displays strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Prioritize and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintains safe and supportive atmosphere; ensure client adherence to program rules.
- Assist clients with move-ins and move-outs.
- Provide support, information and emergency supplies to clients as needed.
- Read and record notations in daily log book.
Teacher 1
Long Island Head Start
Brentwood, New York
12.2004 - Current
- Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all children.
- Create lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Record child observations.
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assess children’s performance.
- Organize parent conferences throughout the year to discuss child progress.
- Establish positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepare and maintained a safe classroom environment, appropriate for child learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with management and teaching staff.
- Hold conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Participate in professional development workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Mentor teacher to new and current staff.
- Perform the role of center supervisor in their absence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
New York, NYSkills
- Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Patience and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Competence
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
Certifications
- Child Development Associate Credential April 2024
- MAT Certified March 2023
- Infant, Child, and Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED February 2024
Timeline
Shelter Worker
Penates Inc
01.2006 - Current
Teacher 1
Long Island Head Start
12.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adelphi University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
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