CHRISTOPHER SMALLING
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Education/Certificate
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
(CDA).Child Development Associate credential
Professional Experience
New York City Child Resource Center, Brooklyn, NY 02/2010-11/2010
Teacher Assistant
• Set up initial file book and accordion for each student that tracked profile and improvement.
• Planned and conducted class projects to engage students in active learning that helped build a child’s cognitive, motor, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Worked with speech and occupational therapists to assist with the growth of each child.
Provided ABA technique under teacher’s supervision.
Assist in the planning and implementation of curriculum for young children.
Brooklyn Development Center, Brooklyn NY 08/2007-07/2009
Direct AID
Help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
Rally round individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Work with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions.
Ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations.
Help patients with personal goals, as well as assisting them with daily living activities and skills by encouraging social and recreational interactions.
Experience-
New York Child Care, New York City
Volunteer Projects
Morning Math PS 133k -Help elementary school students review basic math concepts by playing fun educational games with them before the school day begins.
2. Lego Robotics PS 261K -Introduce 2nd and 3rd graders to the world of robotics! Volunteers will use Lego We-Do kits to build and program robots