Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
KES Values You Award, Golden Globe Award
Timeline
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Tiffany Gordon

Canaseraga

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Keshequa Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Head Start Lead Teacher/ Site Manager

ACCORD Corporation
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and maintained OCFS regulations.

Youth Counselor

ACCORD Corporation
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities that supported school curriculum.

Substitute Teacher

Canaseraga Central School
09.2007 - 03.2015
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

No Degree - Intercultural Studies/ International Development

Houghton College
Houghton, NY

Skills

  • Designing engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support educational and emotional growth
  • Proficient in assessing children's progress and identifying areas for improvement
  • Documenting and tracking children's growth and development over time
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Working well with other teachers, parents, and staff members
  • Willingness to collaborate on curriculum development and classroom activities

Certification

New York State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate

KES Values You Award, Golden Globe Award

Golden Globe Award: Our Golden Globe is awarded to Tiffany Gordon. Tiffany is incredibly flexible and always has smile on her face. Her love for kids is genuine and contagious. Thank you for all that you do for our school! Lisa Farina KES Principal


KES Values You Award:  When I think of something we all need a little more of I think of everything that Miss. Gordon is. She never fails to to be the smile we all need, the welcome hello as we walk into the building or throughout the hall, and always has open arms for a hug when we need it the most. Miss Gordon shows grace, kindness, and patience and most importantly she really cares about kids. I am happy to hand over the KES Values You Award to such a shining light, and ball of positive energy! Raegan Herne KES Counselor 

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Keshequa Elementary School
10.2017 - Current

Head Start Lead Teacher/ Site Manager

ACCORD Corporation
03.2015 - 06.2017

Youth Counselor

ACCORD Corporation
09.2014 - 03.2015

Substitute Teacher

Canaseraga Central School
09.2007 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Liberty University

No Degree - Intercultural Studies/ International Development

Houghton College
Tiffany Gordon