Special Education Assistant
Resume:
Amy Mercurio
**** ******** **** **. #*, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 442-***-**** *******@****.***
Objective: I desire an entry-level leadership position in a child development program.
Education
B.A. Pacific Lutheran University 2001
Tacoma, Washington
Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education
Employment
Instructional Assistant, 2005-present
Morongo Unified School District: 5715 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA
Current Site: Twentynine Palms Junior High School
Contact: Stacy Smalling, Principal Gerry Kenney, SPED Supervisor
Duties: providing educational and related support to students under the direction of classroom teachers and administrators, modifying curriculum based on student needs, observing and documenting student performance, communicating with students and staff verbally and in writing, assisting teachers with routine tasks, monitoring students outside of the classroom, managing additional enrichment activities for students, other duties as assigned
After School Program Staff
Twentynine Palms Youth Club; September 2014-July 2017
Luckie Park site/Oasis site; Twentynine Palms, CA
Joshua Tree Kids Club; January 2006-June 2011
Joshua Tree Community Center, Joshua Tree, CA
Duties: overseeing daily routines, assisting with homework, planning and managing activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, fundraising, housekeeping, maintaining equipment, recording inventory and requesting supplies, food preparation, observing and documenting student performance, behavior, social development, communicating with director, staff, and families, basic office administration, writing newsletter, other duties as assigned
Pre-school Teacher, May 2003-February 2005
Easter Seals Child Development Center;
1240 Bethel Lane #1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Contact: Belinda Burton, Director
Duties: Attending to children's basic needs, teaching basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, teaching personal hygiene, and social skills, establishing and applying rules for behavior, managing daily classroom routines, Organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, documenting emotional, developmental, or health-related information, communicating with supervisors, parents or guardians
Other Skills and competencies
• proficient verbal and written communication skills
• fundraising experience
• best practices training
• First Aid/CPR
• USDA program
Summary
I appreciate the opportunity to apply to Save the Children. Due to my educational background and employment history, I feel that I am qualified for this position. Additionally, I have a passion for education and contributing to a positive future through the children of the community.
References
Angela Scitzs MUSD Instructional Assistant 760-***-****
Rose Gomez Silvas USMC Community Services, Administrative Officer 760-***-****
Gerry Kenney Special Education Teacher/SPED Staff Supervisor ****************@*******.***.**.**
Save the children research
We train teachers to engage their students through more effective teaching practices.
We coach parents and caregivers to help their children learn early on, so they are prepared to enter school.
We offer ways for parents and community volunteers to get kids reading and doing math outside of school hours.
We introduce children to the power of artistic expression drawing, painting, music, drama, dance and more to help them heal, learn and do better in school.
Measuring kids' reading skills to see how well they know their ABCs, sound out words and letters, read and understand sentences.
Training teachers to help children crack the code of reading, keep students engaged and interested in reading books, and use games, songs and stories in literacy lessons.
Getting communities involved in learning by providing books, libraries and supplies, sponsoring camps, "reading buddies" and other learning activities
In the United States, Save the Children is working with the U.S. Congress to support funding for global education, both bilaterally and through the multilateral Global Partnership for Education initiative, and support policies like the Education for All Act that will make a transformative change in children’s ability to learn in developing countries.
Education for All Act (IDEA) 1990
Schools receiving public funds must
provide one free meal, equal access to education
LRE/Free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Parents can dispute decisions about their children’s educational program
IFSP---Individualized Family Service Plan
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