Heather Kissling
Teacher Assistant
Selkirk, NY *2158
***********@*****.***
I am a born again Christian looking to secure a professional position in a respectful business with a good work environment.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Teacher Assistant
The Children's Place - Albany, NY
September 2023 to Present
I help with lesson plans. Work with the Head Teacher and play with the kids. Teach them and take care of them. I also teach them a little Spanish.
Teacher Assistant
Kiddie Academy - New York State
May 2022 to September 2023
I started out as a teacher assistant in a 3 year old room. Then floated with all ages and was picked to be a teacher assistant in the PreK room. I help the children to read and write. I help out our head teacher with setting up the room and help with ideas for lesson plans and projects. Teacher Assistant
Mercy Cares for Kids - Albany, NY
May 2019 to May 2022
I help the children with reading, writing, art and socialization. I often float from each classroom to help out where they need me. My main classroom was with the 3 year old's but I work with all the ages. I have gotten a lot more certifications in programs since I have been there. For a little while in the summer I ran the Toddler room when the Head Teacher transferred to another job. Teacher Assistant
Pineview Preschool
October 2017 to May 2019
I helped the Head Teacher with planning, developing assignments, helping the children with art and reading and writing. Taking over when the Head Teacher was not there. Playing with the children and keeping our classroom clean and healthy. I got certification in quite a few programs there as well. I worked with toddlers then moved up to the 3 year old and 4 year old rooms. Pharmacy Technician
St. Peter's Health Partners
2012 to 2014
I processed prescription orders. Duties included, but not limited to pulling orders from computer system, acquiring the proper medication, counting out the proper number of pills, bottle and label medication then handed it off to Pharmacist for verification, assisting customers at window and restocking medications when large orders arrive.
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
2006 to 2012
I serve the customers with a smile. Duties included, but not limited to cashier, drink mixing, sandwich assembly, food packaging, cleaning and processing daily logs. Teacher's Aide
North Country Academy
2003 to 2004
I was originally hired as a Floating Teacher's Aide that was moved from room to room as needed to fulfill adult to child ratios. I was later assigned to be a Head Teacher Assistant in the school age room. The children ranged in age from infant through elementary school. Duties included, but not limited to assisting Head Teachers with developing assignments, assisting the children with fulfilling the assignments, watching, playing with and caring for the children, preparing snacks and lunches for the children being mindful and taking precautions to avoid food allergy issues, cleaning and sanitizing. Stable Hand
Krumkill Stables
2003 to 2003
I cared for 38 horses. Duties included, but not limited to leading the horses between their assigned stalls and their assigned paddocks, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering the horses and assisting riding instruction students with getting their assigned horses. Teacher's Aide
Kenwood Child Development Center
2002 to 2003
I was hired as a Floating Teacher's Aide that was moved from room to room as needed to fulfill adult to child ratios. The children ranged in age from infant to age 5. Duties included, but not limited to watching, playing and caring for the children, washing and sanitizing the room. Teacher's Aide
School's Out, Inc
2000 to 2002
Duties included, but not limited to watching, playing with and caring for children ranging from elementary school grades 1 through 5. This job was a before and after school program so my duties were fulfilled during 2 hours prior to school and 3 hours after school. Education
Freshmen in Criminal Justice/Psychology
Eastern Gateway Community College - Steubenville, OH April 2022 to Present
High School Diploma
Guilderland Central High School
September 1994 to June 1998
Skills
• Teacher Assistant
• Child Care
• Childcare Provider
• Teacher Aide
• Early Childhood
• Experience with Children
• Toddler Care
• Shift Management
• Infant Care
• Autism Experience
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Equine Experience
• Babysitting
• Caregiving
• Special Education
• Writing Skills
• Leadership
• Sales
• Typing
• Classroom Experience
• Special Needs
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Teaching
• Windows
• Childcare
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Management
• Organizational Skills
• Phone etiquette
• Office experience
• Time management
Awards
Dual Language Learners
January 2019
Leading the way to quality care
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
April 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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