Tyannie Merkerson
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking,motivated professional with 10 years of professional experience. Proactive and committed to achieving goals and employee development. Key strengths in leadership and problem-solving,technology, and organizational skills. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships.Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Actor Teacher
Creative Arts Team
08.2018 - Current
- Teaching Artist for NDA (Neighborhood Development Area) an in-school School program Writer /performer/facilitator Managing three schools weekly with a caseload of 45-60 at each school. Sessions consist of devised drama and skill-building through improvisational and original theater-making tools.Trained to Provide support and guidance to ensure successful sessions that surround social consciousness work with young people. The goal is to improve social, emotional, and practical literacy skills .With each session we use evidence based practices including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care to create individualized service and resource plans based on the needs of each student. Accurately Developed and Monitored all relevant and necessary files ,documentation and paperwork regarding attendance and participation of students .Documentation and reports were expected on a weekly and quarterly bases to ensure funding and compliance with the DYCD State and agency policies . Translated in spanish when necessary and Referred students to dependable outside resources and programs if and when necessary and appropriate.
Early Childhood Teacher Aid
Sumner Community Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
- EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER AID -SUMNER COMMUNITY CENTER | JANUARY 2015- AUGUST 2018
- Early childhood teacher aid assisted with daily activities Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Lead Teaching Artist
Cuny The City University Of New York
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Teaching Artist for CASA (Cultural After School Adventures), an afterschool program for 1st-5th graders Writer/performer/facilitator. The sessions consist of participant-centered interactive theatre-based activities to explore the interests, ideas, and needs of the students. Working from the context of their lives, young people identify and share their opinions about the world around them. These ideas are then turned into original theatre. Final sessions are opportunities to share the young people’s work with the school community, families, and City Council Members.
Cuny Service Corp
Creative Arts Team
10.2015 - 06.2016
- The CUNY Service Corps mobilizes CUNY students, faculty and staff to work on projects that improve the short and long-term civic, economic, and environmental sustainability of New York City. Completed a part-time internship for The Creative Arts Team of New York. Provided support for the creative arts team youth theatre sessions of 30-40 Junior high school and high school members with two instructors. Shadowed Youth Theatre directors, led games, and observed teaching techniques. Supported directors with props, organized attendance, helped run lines and supported play building original scenes, procured any materials needed for sessions/rehearsals. Assisted with strikes and observed the daily routines of directors.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Theatre
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
New York, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2018
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2014
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Detail oriented
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Phone Etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Actor Teacher
Creative Arts Team
08.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher Aid
Sumner Community Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Teaching Artist
Cuny The City University Of New York
09.2016 - 05.2017
Cuny Service Corp
Creative Arts Team
10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Applied Theatre
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Brooklyn College
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
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