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TIFFANY DRAPALA

Port Jervis ,NY

Summary

Multi-talented Teaching Assistant with 20 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Attractions Trainer

Merlin’s Entertainment
02.2022 - Current
  • Reduced safety incidents by consistently emphasizing the importance of adherence to safety protocols during training sessions.
  • Improved guest satisfaction by effectively training attraction team members on safety, customer service, and operational procedures.
  • Contributed to higher guest retention rates through exceptional staff training that ensured guests received an engaging and enjoyable experience at each attraction.
  • Enhanced employee performance through the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs for new hires and current staff.
  • Led successful cross-training initiatives that enabled greater workforce flexibility in response to staffing needs across multiple attractions.
  • Taught employees to identify and resolve load balancing issues on rides.
  • Communicated ride safety instructions clearly to visitors.
  • Provided guidance and support during critical incident debriefs following any accidents or emergency situations involving attractions personnel or guests.

Teaching Assistant

Everything Grown Childcare And Learning Center
09.2009 - 03.2020

Demonstrate patience and understanding while managing difficult children.

. Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher

. Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.

. Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

. Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

. Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.

. Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Teacher's Assistant

Elant Kids Learning Center
07.2001 - 08.2009

. Assist teacher with preparation of theme-based activities for the classroom.

. Provide care, protection, warm, and supportive relationships of children.

. Maintain. daily reports, incident and accidents logs.

. Teach self-help. Skills including feeding, dressing and toilet training.

. Maintain daily communication with parents regarding their child's day.

. Ability to follow through with supervisor's daily instructions.

. Implement a daily menu for serving the children nutritious snacks and meals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley High School
Slate Hill, NY
5 1999

Childhood Service Program/ Care And Guidance - Child Care

Orange-Ulster BOCES
Goshen, NY
5 1999

Skills

  • Individual and group instruction
  • Special education
  • Student assessments
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Safety
  • Classroom Preparation and Maintenance
  • Student and parent relations

Education

Goshen, NY,Slate Hill, NY

Timeline

Attractions Trainer

Merlin’s Entertainment
02.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Everything Grown Childcare And Learning Center
09.2009 - 03.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Elant Kids Learning Center
07.2001 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley High School

Childhood Service Program/ Care And Guidance - Child Care

Orange-Ulster BOCES