HEATHER CEGELSKI

15 Calvin Street, Lynbrook NY 11563 | Hcegelski@lions.molloy.edu | (516)320-1455

OBJECTIVE

CERTIFCATION

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

To obtain a position as an elementary school student teacher, grades 1-6, special education
certified with a concentration in mathematics

New York State Initial Certification in Elementary Mathematics and Special Education
(Grades 1-6)

RHAME AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY, 11518 (2016)

[DATES FROM TO]

Observed 28 hours in a self-contained class of 8 students

Assisted the teacher with daily activities
Facilitated small reading groups
Worked one-on-one with students to review mathematical and reading concepts
LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LAWRENCE, NY, 11518 (2016)
Observed 20 hours in 4th grade class of 20 students
Assisted the teacher with daily activities
Assisted with grading assignments
Facilitated small jeopardy review games
Worked one-on-one with students on mathematical skills
Observed 20 hours in 5th grade class of 20 students
Assisted the teacher with daily activities
Assisted with grading assignments
Facilitated group mathematical activities
Worked with small groups to develop mathematical concepts

EDUCATION

MOLLOY COLLEGE , ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

Bachelor of Science, Education, pending (2018)
Masters of Science, Education, pending (2018)
Duel in Exceptional and Elementary Education Grades 1-6 | Concentration: Mathematics|
LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL, LYNBROOK, NY 11563
High School Diploma, 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

Camp A.N.C.H.O.R., LIDO BEACH, NY 11561 (2012-present)

Aide for people with special needs
Care for people of multiple disabilities from ages 5-40
Implement rules and regulations to ensure safety at all times
Guide volunteer members how to appropriately interact as a peer to a person with
a disability
Design and implement age appropriate activities for the campers
Develop warm, productive relationships with parents and other staff to best support
the people with disabilities
WINDJAMMER PROMOTIONS, LYNBROOK, NY 11563 (2012-present)
Office Manager/ Aid for Special Needs Person
Managed the office of a local screen printer
Worked one-on-one with special needs high school student
Guiding the student on appropriate behavior for a work place
Guided the student on how to follow directions
DE PALMA FLORIST, Valley Stream, NY 11580 (2012-present)
Sales associate selling floral arrangements
SOUTH SHORE HOME HEALTH, LEVITTOWN, NY 11735 (2012-present)
Mothers Aide for child with Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome
Aided for child with Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome
Direct child with life skills
Ensures there safety at all times
Participated in behavior practices along side the Applied Behavior Anaylsis
Therapist
Participated in physical practices along side the Physical Therapist
Implemented behavior techniques
MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL TUTOR, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558 (2013-2016)
Tutored Sacred Heart High School Student in Related Mathematics
Weekly tutoring for exams
Assisted in teaching Common Core and NYS Regent Material
BABYSITTER (2009-present)
Babysitting for families in local towns providing a safe and fun environment for their
children

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VOLUNTEER

MOLLOY COLLEGE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 (2016)

Participation in Molloy College Sponsor a Family for the holidays
MERCHANDISE SALES PERSON, LYNBROOK, NY (2013-2016)
Volunteered to help sell clothes at sports related activities
EAST ROCKAWAY FIRE HOUSE, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518 (2012)
Donated clothes and food to a local fire house during Super Storm Sandy
Volunteered to help those in need receive items for their family
St. Raymonds CYO Volunteer Basketball Coach, East Rockaway, NY 11518 (2011-2015)
Assistant Coach for Middle School/High School Basketball
Demonstrated and guided students on skills and strategies of basketball
Score keeper for games

Camp A.N.C.H.O.R., LIDO BEACH, NY 11561 (2009-2012)

Aide for people with special needs

ACTIVITIES

MOLLOY COLLEGE EDUCATION CLUB MEMBER, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

(2013-present)

PERFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
DASA Workshop: NYS Dignity for all students
Training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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