Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Taylor Ferrante

Yorktown Heights

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Sunshine Starts, specializing in hands-on learning and effective classroom management. Expertise in adapting to diverse student needs, fostering engagement and collaboration. Proven track record of enhancing learning environments and promoting student success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Sunshine Starts
Yorktown Heights
02.2025 - Current
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
  • Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips.
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.

Lifeguard

heritage hills
Yorktown Heights
07.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
  • Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
  • Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
  • Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
  • Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
  • Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
  • Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.

After-School Teacher

Pocantico Hills Day Camp
Pleasantville
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with school teachers to align after-school curriculum with daytime lessons.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and areas for improvement.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning groups, direct instruction, inquiry based learning.
  • Facilitated small group activities to help foster student collaboration skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Coordinated with after-school program staff to plan and execute special events.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to bring to parents' attention.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Pace University
Pleasantville, NY

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Motivating and inspiring students
  • Student engagement
  • Student motivation
  • Adapting to classroom needs
  • Hands-on learning
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Organizational and planning skills

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Sunshine Starts
02.2025 - Current

After-School Teacher

Pocantico Hills Day Camp
11.2024 - 01.2025

Lifeguard

heritage hills
07.2023 - Current

Some College (No Degree) -

Pace University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Taylor Ferrante