Yvette kenna
Astoria
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY, NEW
10.2020 - Current
- Pre K to 12 including Special Education, I basically assist with planning lessons for the absent teacher as well as the following: teaching students, managing the classroom, performing administrative tasks, promoting positive student behavior and ensuring the safety and security of the students and much more.
Exam Proctor
DCAS City Exams
09.2020 - Current
- Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Helped accommodate students with disabilities or special needs for alterations to test administration.
- Leveraged computers to administer tests, record scores and create appointments.
Private Tutor
A Fun, Be
09.2005 - Current
- I basically tutor Elementary level Children within the areas of Math, Reading, and Speech
- I provide a very nurturing environment that allows me to motivate my students to their full potential
- I allow my students to create activities of their choice
- Accomplishments 1
- Creating an environment where children are able to express their creativity to the fullest.
Universal Pre K Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Happy Dragon Day Care Center
09.2004 - 06.2006
- I planned activities accordingly
- I also helped to promote an environment where social, emotional, as well as the physically development of a child was taken to account
- Accomplishments
- Was able to learn various tools and techniques of teaching to handle young children physical, emotional needs at appropriate times.
Head Toddler Teacher
Red Apple Child Care Center
10.2001 - 08.2002
- I basically supervised and cared for about ten toddler aged children
- I also maintained an orderly and safe environment
- I also created a loving, warm, and nurturing environment for the children
- I also participated in all activities with the children
- I also communicated with the parents at the beginning and end of each day on a regular basis
- I also assisted with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use
- I also did any additional duties as assigned by management
- Accomplishments 1
- Created a loving, warm, safe, and nurturing environment for all the children.
Group Study Plan Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Rainbowland Nursery School
07.2000 - 08.2002
- I used various fun activities, play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary among the children who ranges from ages three to five years of age
- This approach of combining play and interactive activities made children learn with ease, increased their interest and attention on academic learning, helped them to learn letter recognition, helped children to learn numbers, science and nature with was and interest
- I also planned and organized variety of activities both for individuals and group activities namely play, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts which helped children to bring out their talents and improve their skills
- I tok care of each individually and attended their problems in lessons and also coordinated with their parents to communicate about their children on a regular basis
- Accomplishments 1
- Created a fun,loving and safe environment for children.
Administrative Assistant
Bell Atlantic
10.1998 - 11.2000
- I basically worked on a computer
- I answered phones, filed, faxed, and help customer with any questions that they had with their telephone services
- Accomplishments 1
- I got to learn all aspects of the telephone company what it entailed
- I gain customer service skills.
Trade Fair Corp
06.1990 - 09.2000
- I basically worked on the cash register and dealt with customers in a regular basis
- Ccomplishments 1
- I gain strength within the customer service field.
Tours College
02.1995 - 06.1998
- I tutored college students to within the areas of basic math, reading, and writing skills which helped them pass their pre-college entrance exam and much more
- Accomplishments 1
- I gain strength in communicating with older students.
Bell Atlantic
07.1993 - 01.1995
- I entered data into a computer, filing records, sending and receiving faxes, answering telephone calls, and relaying messages
- I also helped customers with any problems regarding their telephone services as well as helping them to enroll in various telephone or internet service that the company is currently offering and much more.
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
Board Of Education
09.1990 - 06.1993
- I basically assisted the teacher with helping the children adjust to their school environment by providing them with assistance in all areas of the classroom
- Such as providing instructional support in small groups; providing one-on-one instruction; modifying materials; implementing behavior management plans; monitoring hallways, study hall, etc; meeting with teachers; collecting data on students and personal care assistance
- Accomplishments 1
- Gaining strength in classroom management
Education
BA - Education/Psychology/office administration
Touro College
Manhattan, NY2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Earlychildhood Education, psychology
Touro College
New York, NY2004
Skills
I am computer literate I can type 50-60 WPM I am detail oriented, bilingual(English/Spanish), people skills, office skills, great communication skills and organizational skills as well
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Enhanced student learning with [strategy].
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
10+ years)
Sensitive to the needs and challenges facing the students we serve (10+ years)
Over ten years of teaching and facilitating experience with young people, in the New York City Public
School System (10+ years)
Knowledge of the CUNY and SUNY application system (10+ years)
Teaching in NYC Public School (10+ years)
Classroom Management (10+ years)
The College Application Process (10+ years)
Proctored skills (10+ years)
Cashier (10+ years)
Excellent Office Skils (10+ years)
Customer Service Skills (10+ years)
I did an internship at Staten Island Hospital as well as an internship at SeaView Nursing home in
Staten Island in 1993
Teacher Assistant
Special Education
CPR
Child care
Microsoft Office
Teaching
Training
Management
Filing
Microsoft Excel
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Marketing
retail sales, Shaken Baby Syndrome
CPR/First Aid
Youth Mental Aid Training Certificate
Present
CNA certification
Present
OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
Present
Driver's License
Foundations in Health and Safety e-learning
Present
Family engagement
Present
School Age Child Care
Present
Transportation
Present
Obesity Prevention
Present
Early Intervention
Present
Infant Brain Development
Present
Caregiver Certificate
Present
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY, NEW
10.2020 - Current
Exam Proctor
DCAS City Exams
09.2020 - Current
Private Tutor
A Fun, Be
09.2005 - Current
Universal Pre K Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Happy Dragon Day Care Center
09.2004 - 06.2006
Head Toddler Teacher
Red Apple Child Care Center
10.2001 - 08.2002
Group Study Plan Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Rainbowland Nursery School
07.2000 - 08.2002
Administrative Assistant
Bell Atlantic
10.1998 - 11.2000
Tours College
02.1995 - 06.1998
Bell Atlantic
07.1993 - 01.1995
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
Board Of Education
09.1990 - 06.1993
Trade Fair Corp
06.1990 - 09.2000
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Earlychildhood Education, psychology
Touro College
BA - Education/Psychology/office administration
Touro College
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