Early Childhood Special Education Teachers Assistant

Marci Palefsky

**** *** ******, *** ****, NY ****8 917-***-**** ad7lsh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Teacher Assistant position in an educational setting utilizing early childhood education experience as well as a commitment to each student’s social and academic development.

EDUCATION

Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY

Associate of Science Degree; June 2017, Major: Early Childhood Education/Child Care

New York University, New York, NY, Para Certificate, May 1987

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Buckle My Shoe Nursery School New York, NY

Student Intern January 2015 – May 2015

Assisted in a preschool classroom with sixteen children ages 4-5 years old

Helped teachers in various classrooms to develop projects and activities, such as “Firedog” and a project in the study of reptiles.

Played and interacted with children throughout the day

Borough of Manhattan Community College Child Care Center New York, NY

Student Intern September 2015 – December 2015

Assisted in a classroom with ten children ages 3-4 years old

Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop daily class schedules and activities including free play, snack, outdoor time, lunch, story and rest.

Planned art activities for the week such as a “transportation” activity where children made cars, trucks, and trains.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Iken Science Academy, STEM Program, New York, NY New York, NY

Teacher’s Assistant September 2020 - December 2021

Prepared projects for children and ensured that the classroom was safe for students.

Temple Emanuel-El Nursery School and Kindergarten New York, NY

Teacher's Assistant September 1987 - October 2011

Taught twenty three children, ages 2 – 5 years old, about letters, numbers, holidays, the seasons and other topics

Developed and worked with children on art projects, basic cooking activities and learning games

Supervised class during recess and taught students outdoor activities as well as encouraged play and sharing among children

Instructed children on using educational computer games

Assisted teachers in setting up classroom and rearranging classroom for activities

Conducted home visits to prepare incoming kindergarten students before they started school

Interacted with parents, faculty and administration regarding home visits and children’s progress

Uptown Athletics Club New York, NY

Sports Counselor September 2006 - August 2010

Organized and supervised games with children of various ages

Taught children how to play basketball, baseball and soccer

SKILLS/TRAINING

Knowledge of Microsoft Word. Trained in CPR and Standard First Aid, National CPR Foundation, April 2017

Trained in identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment

Able to work well with others; experienced working with children.

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