Vanity Tatum
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EDUCATION: Childcare Certificate 2006
Contemporary Guidance Service Brooklyn, NY
New York State High Diploma 2004
Transit Technical High School
WORK EXPERIENCE:
School Aide
The UFT Charter School Elementary Academy New York K – 5 (Brooklyn, NY) 2015-Present
• Assist with the supervision of students throughout the school day
• Provide instructional support to the teacher, work with special education students, work with English as a Second Language students and provide reinforcement to all students
• Work under the direct supervision of the school site supervisor
• Distribute supplies, instructional materials, and mail
• Copy administrative and instructional materials, as required
• Assist with all school related clerical tasks
• Assist with attendance procedures, which may include attendance outreach
Data Base Specialist/Counselor
Sports and Arts Foundation (Brooklyn, NY) 2013– 2014
• Created a “center-based” atmosphere to encourage learning through play
• Initiated multiple interactive activities to insure that each child learned at their individual development level
• Maintained a physical activity program for 4th and 5th grade students
• Created and maintained a monthly staff schedule
• Used computers and a variety of office software applications including word processing, email, and file management
• Prepared documents in Word from scratch or using predefined templates and form letters
• Created or maintains files in Excel or PowerPoint presentations and other databases
• Performed research and data gathering activities and prepared reports or summaries of information
• Assisted in developing or revising procedures, practices, and forms
• Provided administrative support or assistance in certain defined areas to supervisor or other personnel in the office
Tutor/Counselor
I.S. 49 /William Gaynor Intermediate School (Brooklyn, NY) 2010 – 2013
• Served as a positive role and uphold profession behavior at all times
• Planned and involved 7th and 8th children in a range of multidisciplinary activities
• Developed improved curriculum to enhance the learning of the letters and sounds of the alphabet
• Created a “center-based” atmosphere to encourage learning through play
• Maintained a physical activity program for 7th and 8th grade students (Double Dutch)
• Worked constructively with partner and other colleagues; communicated regularly with supervisory staff
• Communicated with parents and caregivers regarding progress and problem solving
• Completed all necessary documentation and administrative tasks
School Bus Aide
Logan Bus Company (Queens, NY) 2007 – 2010
• Assisted the bus driver when requested or required
• Assisted children, with Autism from ages nine to sixteen, requiring help to load or unload on the bus
• Monitored students’ well-being and behavior during the route
• Responded appropriately to students’ needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency existed
• Maintained a safe and clean environment
• Stored and secured all student equipment that had to be transported
• Maintained excellence relations with students, teachers, parents, and staff for the purpose of unifying efforts for all concerned
Assistant Teacher (Intern)
Dewitt Head Start Program (New York, NY) 2005 – 2006
• Distributed teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
• Distributed tests and homework assignments, and collected them when they are completed
• Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
• Graded homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
• Observed students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Planned, prepared, and developed various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs
• Prepared lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit outlines to teachers for review
Assistant Teacher/Office Assistant
P.S. 159/ Isaac Pitkin (Brooklyn, NY) 2002 – 2004
• Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
• Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
Teacher’s Aide
Daisy’s Daycare (Brooklyn, NY) 2000
• Supervised children from three to four years old
• Created classroom displays and prep and run audiovisual equipment
• Labeled and organized materials needed in the classroom, such as pens and paper or science lab supplies
• Organized and supervised physical education and games