Dawn Saunders
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant with 14 years of classroom experience. Highly regards helping children learn in a supportive, engaging, and nurturing environment. Strong multitasking ability. Recognized for excellent communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Dwight School
10.2021 - Current
- Worked with students ages 2-6
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
Assistant Teacher
Union Temple Preschool
09.2009 - 06.2020
- Worked with 2, 3, and 4 year-olds.
- Organized and maintain a safe and orderly classroom.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing a creative program.
- Fostered a warm, nurturing a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated and scaffolded play.
- Assisted teacher in the planning and participating of parent-teachers conferences.
- Displayed leadership in problem solving through active play, exploration games and activities.
- Assisted school social worker with twice weekly after school social skills class for 6 kids.
Summer Camp Counselor
Union Temple Preschool
06.2010 - 08.2019
- Planned and organized activities for campers such as craft, nature, games, songs, swim and field trips.
- Supervised groups in and outdoors the classroom
Play Group Leader
Self-employeed
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Organized and operated a twice-weekly play group for two-year-olds in a private home.
- Maintained clean and well-organized play space.
- Planned daily age-appropriate activities while ensuring safety.
- Solid communication with parents about their child’s activities and socialization
Education
Associate of Arts - Secondary (commercial) Education
Belize Technical College
Belize CityHigh School Diploma -
Excelsior High School
Belize CitySkills
- Calm and Patient
- Creative and Flexible
- Communicates profoundly, orally or written
- Solid knowledge of preschool-age abilities
- Excellent classroom management
- Student assessments
- Ability to stay late
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Sense of Humor
Certification
- Project Learning Tree - Certificate of Professional Development in Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
- Mental Health First Aid, [National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Company
- Bureau of Child Care Institute-Preventing & Controlling Infectious Diseases Training
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Dwight School
10.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Union Temple Preschool
06.2010 - 08.2019
Assistant Teacher
Union Temple Preschool
09.2009 - 06.2020
Play Group Leader
Self-employeed
09.2005 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - Secondary (commercial) Education
Belize Technical College
High School Diploma -
Excelsior High School
- Project Learning Tree - Certificate of Professional Development in Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
- Mental Health First Aid, [National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Company
- Bureau of Child Care Institute-Preventing & Controlling Infectious Diseases Training
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