Wesley Cancro
Yorktown Heights
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in designing and executing diverse curricula across various subjects. Expertise in fostering student engagement through positive reinforcement and interactive instructional techniques, creating an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment. Committed to enhancing students' literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills, resulting in measurable academic growth and personal development. Passionate about empowering learners to reach their full potential through tailored support and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate the lead teacher in preparation, classroom management, and activities in multiple school districts with Universal Pre-K in Northern Westchester
- Ensure a collaborative learning environment with activities and meaningful conversations
- Respond to individual and group needs of the students in the classroom
Youth Leader
Bedford Community Church
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate activities, lessons and discussions with the students and the youth pastor
- Lead independent meaningful discussions with students on lesson topics while focusing on student growth
Preschool Teacher
Bedford Community Church
04.2020 - Current
- Teach preschoolers lessons based on the church curriculum
- Ensure a collaborative learning environment with activities and meaningful conversations
Preschool Assistant
Bedford Community Church
03.2013 - Current
- Assist children in their participation in activities
- Collaborate with the lead teacher on instructional duties of the Sunday School curriculum
Student Teacher – Universal Pre-K
Primrose Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Lead instruction for twenty-one Preschool aged students in literacy, mathematics, fine motor skills and the Fundations alphabet program
- Facilitate differentiated instruction during instruction for students with disabilities or in need of extra instructional support
- Create lessons utilizing the curriculum from Fundations and My Big World from Scholastic
Camp Counselor
Camp Combe
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Respond to individual and group needs in a professional manner of each camp student
- Facilitate camp operations from aquatics, sports environments and other camp activities
- Model behaviors and strong leadership for each camp student
Store Clerk
Healthsmart Pharmacy
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Help customers at the cash register and find items throughout the store
- Maintain store maintenance with cleaning, stocking shelves, and basic repairs
- Deliver prescriptions to residents and community-based services locations
Youth Member
Westchester East Putnam Region PTA
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Advocate issues in education to local and state government representatives
- Teach children and teenagers advocacy skills in their school systems
Vacation Bible Camp Director
Bedford Community Church
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepare and organize a summer biblical camp program for children from Preschool to 5th grade
- Keep up with the needs of station leaders, volunteers, and children.
Teaching Assistant
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensure a safe learning environment for fifteen preschoolers
- Facilitate small group stations related to the theme of the week
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Yorktown Central School District
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted teacher with school lessons for the day
- Participated in non-school work activities with children
Cantee booth
American Red Cross
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Provide food and drinks to blood donors
- Examine for any unconsciousness in patients
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry05-2025
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
CUNY Lehman College
The Bronx, NY05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Valhalla NY05-2021
Vocational Training - Early Childhood Education
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Yorktown Heights, NY06-2018
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Yorktown Heights, NY06-2018
Skills
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Student motivation
- Relationship building
- Classroom technology
- Learning assessments
- Instructional methods
- Student safety
- Classroom support
- Activity implementation
- Positive attitude
- Instructional support
Certification
- New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6) teacher certification
- New York State Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2) teacher certification
- Teaching Assistant, Level I
Timeline
Student Teacher – Universal Pre-K
Primrose Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Youth Leader
Bedford Community Church
09.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp Combe
07.2024 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant
YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester
08.2023 - Current
Vacation Bible Camp Director
Bedford Community Church
02.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Bedford Community Church
04.2020 - Current
Youth Member
Westchester East Putnam Region PTA
07.2019 - 06.2022
Store Clerk
Healthsmart Pharmacy
07.2018 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
11.2016 - 06.2018
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Yorktown Central School District
07.2016 - 08.2016
Cantee booth
American Red Cross
08.2013 - 07.2016
Preschool Assistant
Bedford Community Church
03.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mercy University
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
CUNY Lehman College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Vocational Training - Early Childhood Education
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School