About Me.
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator, certified in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). Passionate about fostering positive, inclusive, student-centered learning environments, social-emotional learning (SEL), and culturally responsive teaching to support diverse learners and enhance student success.
Teaching Experience
5th Grade Student Teacher
(ICT Classroom)
Bridge Preparatory Charter School | Staten Island, NY
Oct 2024- Dec 2024
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Built strong relationships with 22 students, actively participating in the school and classroom community.
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Engaged with students, providing real-time academic and behavioral support tailored to student needs.
2nd/3rd Grade Student Teacher
(Self-Contained Classroom)
Stephen Gaynor School | New York, NY
Oct 2024- Dec 2024
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Provided individualized reading and math support, fostering meaningful connections with 11 students.
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Collaborated with support staff and faculty to enhance classroom learning experiences.
3rd Grade Student Teacher (ICT Classroom)
Battery Park City School | New York, NY
Jan 2024 - May 2024
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Established meaningful connections with 27 students while integrating into the school community.
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Facilitated morning meetings featuring structured activities such as math and grammar exercises, SEL discussions, and multilingual support for Spanish-speaking students.
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Led interactive read-aloud sessions, incorporating comprehension strategies, critical thinking questions, and personal reflection activities.
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Provided hands-on support by monitoring student progress, offering one-on-one guidance, and adjusting instruction as needed.
1st Grade Student Teacher (ICT Classroom)
Battery Park City School | New York, NY
Sep - Dec 2023
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Developed meaningful relationships with 28 students, promoting an inclusive and engaging classroom culture.
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Conducted morning meetings that incorporated interactive community discussions, weather updates, and mathematical thinking exercises.
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Managed a small reading group of 5 students, designing tailored lessons on handwriting, cursive, phonics, and sight words.
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Facilitated differentiated discussions and activities based on students’ educational needs.
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Led read-alouds, focused on SEL, reinforcing self-regulation and interpersonal skills.
Work & Volunteer Experience
Literacy Volunteer
Urban Hope | Staten Island, NY
May 2024
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Tutored a 1st grader in literacy during after-school hours.
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Met with this student 1:1 and read with them, providing reading and phonics resources.
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Gave student guidance and instruction through personal attention and engagement.
Resident Hall Office Assistant
New York University | New York, NY
Sep 2021 - Dec 2024
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Provided strong communication and problem-solving support by assisting students and parents with inquiries.
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Maintained confidentiality and exercised sound judgment in handling student concerns.
Summer Camp Counselor
Wagner College | Staten Island, NY
Jul - Aug 2021, Jul - Aug 2022
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Assisted instructors and other camp counselors in designing and implementing fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
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Resolved issues and conflicts that arose among campers by listening, resolving, redirecting, and/or referral.
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Promoted safety by modeling and implementing guidelines for social distancing, face covering, and traffic control.
Youth Volunteer
Staten Island Chinese Christian Church | Staten Island, NY
Sep 2017 - 2021
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Collaborated with the team in planning weekly youth group activities.
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Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build a healthy, inclusive community among the Todt Hill Housing Projects and Brooklyn Chinatown through coat drives, carnival games, food delivery, and house visits.
Social Work Site Summer Volunteer
Students International | Magdalena, Guatemala
Jul 2017, 2019, 2023
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Built relationships with children and families to understand barriers to education, such as home challenges, illness, or social-emotional needs.
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Supported a child sponsorship program, reinforcing the importance of equitable access to education and individualized student support.
English-language Tutor
Beyond English Summer Camp | Shenzhen and Wuhan, China
Jul 2018
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Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson content for beginner English learners to meet diverse learning styles.
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Demonstrated adaptability by developing a last-minute dance program and helping in areas outside expected responsibilities.
Skills
Teamwork and interpersonal relationship-building
Google Workspace, Canva, Kahoot!, Padlet
Multilingual Functionality
Event planning and activity implementation
Verbal and written communications
Adaptability
CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Education
BS, Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education
New York University | New York, NY
Sep 2021 - May 2025
Major: Childhood Education & Special Childhood Education
Minor: Child Adolescent Mental Studies
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3.869 GPA
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Steinhardt Dean’s Honor List
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TEACH Grant recipient
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Teaching & Learning Program Excellence in Childhood & Childhood Special Education Award
Certifications
Childhood Education 1-6
New York State Teaching License
May 2025
Students with Disabilities 1-6
New York State Teaching License
May 2025
Activities/ Affiliations
Encounter Christian Fellowship
Remnant Church | New York, NY
Sep 2021 - Present
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Engaged in conversation with other college students.
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Volunteered at the church nursery, watching over young children, giving them mini-Bible lessons and snacks.