Assistant High School

SIOBHAN PALMER – COPPIN

**** ******** *****, ********, ** 11233 –

Email: *********@*****.***

Phone: 347-***-****

Teacher Assistant

Objective: To obtain a position with an organization where my caregiving and teaching experience can be

utilized in early childcare education.

QUALIFICATION:

Over 8 years of Solid experience

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Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate effectively with both children and adults.

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Remarkable ability to build good working relationships with both children and adults. This includes being able to

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give respect and understanding to all children and their families, whatever their cultural background.

Deep interest and joy in working with children.

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Sound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests;

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learning and motivation.

Proficiency at talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Expertise at selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when

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learning or teaching new things.

EMPLOYMENT:

Family & Life Center of Mt. Ararat, Brooklyn, NY May ‘05 – July ‘14

Teacher’s Assistant .

• Assisted the head teacher in daily classroom instruction

• Assisted the head teacher in creating and executing the classroom curriculum

• Performed one to one instruction with children who required additional assistance

• Conducted group activities in class and outdoor activities

• Responsible for ensuring that the learning environment was safe and fostered learning Prepared bulletin

boards and displays of pupil work (drawings, writing, school newspaper)

• Prepared and made copies of study material and learning aids and distributed to students (textbooks, pencils,

notebooks and other supplies).

• Maintained a neat, orderly, clean, sanitary environment, conducive to study.

• Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences

• Supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room

• Participating in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education

EDUCATION:

Touro College, Brooklyn, NY Feb. ‘11 – Present

B.A. Early Childhood education

Medgar Evers Community College, Brooklyn, NY 2001 – 2002

Canarsie High School, Brooklyn, NY 1995 – 2001

CERTIFICATION:

School Violence Prevention and Intervention Dec. 2013

Interactive Storytelling and Emergent Literacy In The Early Childhood Classroom Nov. 2011

Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills July 2011

Behavior Management for Children With Special Needs May 2011

CPR and First Aid April 2011

Child Abuse May 2008

Steven’s Employment Agency April 2004

Certification in baby nursing

Reference Available Upon Request

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