THOMAS A. SIMON 6 Pittsford Way Nanuet, NY 10954

tsimon10954@gmail.com

845-709-0095

Objective

Dedicated early/childhood education teacher eager to obtain a position in an elementary school setting. Unwavering commitment to optimizing student success. Creative, enthusiastic, passionate and organized. Excellent communication skills. Easily interacts with students, parents and other staff members.

Certification New York State Dual Certification: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2) & Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6) - February 2014

Education

The City College of New York, New York, NY - January 2014 - May 2015

Master of Science in Education - May 2015 - Teacher of Students with Disabilities in Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6)

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Iona College, New Rochelle, NY - September 2009 - May 2013 Bachelor of Science - May 2013 - Major: Early Childhood/ Childhood Education/Concentration: History Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Member of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society Dean’s List Fall Semester 2009 – Spring Semester 2013

Member of Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges

Work Experience

New York City Department of Education, P.S. 306, Bronx, NY – September 2015 – Present

Third Grade Elementary Teacher

Teach all subjects, including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

Develop and implement integrated curriculum units

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and resources

Assist students with reading activities

Maintain standards for student behavior

Work with both students and families to ensure personal and educational growth

Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School, White Plains, NY - September 2014 – June 2015 Teaching Assistant - Third Grade

Assisted teacher with preparation of materials and assignments for instruction

Provided individual assistance to student with special needs

Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups in order to help them master assignments

Taught lesson plan(s) when lead teacher was absent

Observed students’ performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress

Communicated effectively with students, teachers, administration and parents

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, Bronx, NY - December 2013 - September 2014

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Developed engaging age-appropriate lessons that promoted students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for

learning

Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to include a variety of strategies to support the learning needs of all students

Established and maintained positive working relationships with parents, teachers, aides, and administrators

Trained and supervised assistant teacher

Nanuet Family Resource Center, Nanuet, NY - September 2013 - December 2013 Counselor at before and after-school program in the Nanuet, NY school district

Provided direct supervision of students

Implementeda variety of recreational and enrichment activities that met the needs, interests and abilities of all students

Took attendance and oversaw use of facilities, materials and equipment Super Soccer Stars - New York, NY - September 2013 - December 2013

Assistant Coach

Taught soccer skills to children ages two through twelve in a non-competitive and educational environment with the goal to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork in every class

Ward Elementary School, New Rochelle, NY - September 2012 - December 2012

Student Teacher

Designed and taught daily and unit lesson plans for kindergarten and fifth grade students using

the NY State Common Core Standards and analyzed student performance

Utilized cooperative learning techniques and provided individual instruction to meet the needs of

students with diverse learning styles

Assessed students using IRI's, DRA's, computer driven assessments and informal assessments

Over 300 hours of classroom experience

Deerkill Day Camp, Ramapo, NY - June 2010 - August 2016

Summer Camp Counselor/Group Leader

Organized and supervised general daily activities for campers and enforced camp rules Assisted in the development and implementation of program activities

Communicated weekly with parents and provided appropriate feedback and information as needed

Computer Proficiency - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SMART Board