Entry level

R ose S. Beckoff

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

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

**-** ***** ****** ****** Hills, NY 11427

Summary: Reliable, hard-working recent college graduate with a passion for childhood education seeks

position as a childcare worker. Experienced and comfortable caring for children with special needs,

specifically those with hearing differences.

E ducation:

Sept 2010 – May 2014

I thaca College, I thaca, NY

Bachelor of Arts – English, Minor: Deaf Studies (GPA: 3.57 of 4.0)

Courses covered a wide range of topics related to Deaf education and childcare. They included

A merican Sign Language Levels 1, 2 and 3, Perspectives on Deafness, In t roduction to Communication

D isorders, Child Development and Psychology and Language L i teracy for children Ages 3-21.

Spent the spring of 2013 studying abroad in Dublin, I reland. Coursework included Studies in

Shakespeare, In t roduction to Poetry, Studies in Mul ticultural L i terature and Writing The I r ish Short

S tory.

P rofessional Experience:

Dec 2009 – Present

S t. Josephs School for the Deaf: Bronx, New York

C lassroom Volunteer

In teracted with deaf students using sign language

Supervised daily activities and re-directed students as necessary

Helped facilitate creative play amongst the students

Read books to students during circle t ime

Assisted the teacher with lesson planning

Attended to the emotional needs of children in crisis

Used behavioral strategies to maintain order

Accommodated the individual needs of students, when needed, by modifying the daily routine and

environment

J une 2011 – August 2011

Central Queens Y: Forest H ills, NY

Camp Counselor

Supervised children’s play assuring continuous safety

Guided children’s behavioral and social development

Assisted in activities of daily routine such as personal hygiene, changing clothes, and mealtimes

Organized and carried out a variety of group activities

Maintained a clean, safe, pleasant environment for all campers

A pplicable Skills:

Computer Skills: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Additional Languages: Spanish and American Sign Language

Professional Skills: Exceptional organization and t ime management skills, energetic, enthusiastic attitude, excellent

j udgment and decision making ability.

Additional Skills: Unrestricted NY State Driver’s License, Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED

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