Quality Development

Theresa Minitelli

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. 109 High Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 . Cell: 908-***-**** .

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a job within a quality child care facility that will utilize the

skills gained from my education, and build on my proven track record of

dependability, loyalty, and hard work over the last ten years.

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University- University Park, PA

Graduation: May 2010

. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family

Studies

Minor: Business Liberal Arts

. Cumulative GPA: 3.52; Major GPA: 3.71

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Easter Seals Lance and Ellen Shaner Child Development Center - State

College, PA

Intern Jan

2010-May 2010

Easter Seals provides early child care and education to typically

developing children and those

with special needs and/or disabilities; including autism, behavioral

needs, and physical disabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

. Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old

. Assisted teachers in implementing the creative curriculum and center

based activities in

a classroom setting

. Supported children through positive and constructive interactions

within daily routines

. Prepared materials for upcoming activities and provided administrative

support

Harbor Haven Day Camp - West Orange, NJ

Camp Counselor

Summer 2008

Harbor Haven Day Camp is a co-ed summer program for kids ages 3-15 with

mild to

moderate special needs. The disabilities ranged from ADHD to Autism.

Key responsibilities include:

. Provided care for 5-6 year old special needs campers

. Engaged children in activities while promoted socialization skills

. Facilitated language and communication skills inside and out of the

classroom setting

. Managed children's behaviors and interactions with peers

Mimi's Pizzeria and Italian Ice Parlor - Roselle Park, NJ

Server/ Cashier

June 2000 to Present

Mimi's Italian Ice Parlor is open from May through September only. After

four years of

quality work and increasing responsibility resulted in a promotion to the

management team

Key responsibilities included:

. Formulate staff schedules

. Guide and train incoming team members

. Serve customers

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

. Dean's List Academic Achievement: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009,

Spring 2010

. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor's Society for the College of Health and Human

Development, 2008, 2009, 2010

- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and actively participate in

community service throughout the year

. THON Rules and Regulations Committee, 2006-2008; Communications

Committee, 2008

- THON is the largest student run philanthropy in the world,

raising over $7.6 million last year. It is a 46 hour dance

marathon held at Penn State to raise money for children and

families with cancer.

SKILLS

. 25 hours in training workshop with children's disabilities: ADD/ADHD,

Bi Polar, Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive

disorders, Autism Spectrum disorders, Sensory and Motor

Occupational Therapy issue

References

. Available upon request.

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