Dana Brocato Resume
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Dana Brocato Resume

Dana A. Brocato
1840 East 13th Street Apt. 3S, Brooklyn, NY 11229
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? High- energy, cooperative, reliable and responsible employee.
? Able to work collaboratively and respectfully with co-workers.
? Welcomes the advice from supervisors and seasoned co-workers.
? Obligated to creating an educational atmosphere.
? Eager to use artistic abilities to engage young learners.
? Obtained fingerprint clearance to work with youngsters.
? Completed various courses to enhance professional learning.
? Proficient in Microsoft word and power point. Basic Internet Skills.
EDUCATION
Contemporary Guidance Services Incorporated June 2013 � Jan. 2014
Child Care
Kingsborough Community College Sept. 2009 � Sept. 2012
Early childhood and Culinary Arts
Edward R. Murrow High School June 2009
Local Diploma
CERTIFICATION
Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certified
Issued by: New York State Teacher Certification Examination
School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE)
Issued by: Genius Genius of NY, Inc.
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Issued by: Genius Genius of NY, Inc.
DASA Training Certified
Issued by: United Federation of Teachers
Child Care One Certified
Issued by: Contemporary Guidance Services
CPR Certified
Issued by: American Safety and Health Institute: Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
Health and Safety Certified
Issued by: Health and Safety for Childcare Centers: Daycare Council of New York Incorporated
Fire Prevention Certified
Issued by: American Environmental Health and Safety
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome Certified
Issued by: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
Issued by: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care
Issued by: Healthy Child Care America, American Academy of Pediatrics
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BumbleBeesRus, Brooklyn, NY Sept. 2016 � May 2017
Teacher Assistant,
1 year olds
� Shares responsibility for opening leaning institution and beginning the mandatory duties before
children arrive
� Lead or participate during Circle Time (letters, numbers, reading and singing)
� Familiarized with Teaching Strategies program to create age appropriate lesson plans
� Differentiate activities for all types of learners
� Interact with children during daily outings and movement time
� Provide nurturing attitude with positive reinforcement and praise of appropriate behavior
� Encourage and utilize �potty training� techniques
� Assist and oversee naptime routine and structure
� Ensure the cleanliness of children (meals, bathroom, diaper changing, after outdoor play, arts and
crafts)
� Sanitize/clean classrooms (toys, centers, teacher supplies, kitchen, classroom counter)
� Build relationships with parents and provides feedback when necessary or wanted
ABC Child Center, Brooklyn, NY Feb. 2014� Sept. 2016
Teacher Assistant,
Floater
� Experienced assisting various teachers with 18-24th months to 4 year olds
� Occasionally directed Circle Time (letter, number, color and shape of the week, song recitation
and engaging read alouds)
� Catering to developing preschooler�s fine and gross motor skills
� Reinforced children of appropriate behavior with positivity
� Coordinated activities with children in arts and crafts
� Developed potty training techniques
� Lead movement time and accompanied children during movement classes
� Assisting head teacher�s with execution of daily schedule (nap time, meal times, bathroom
breaks/changing, outings, )
� Designed age appropriate bulletin boards for interactive learning
� Tidied up after the children�s meals, toys and activities
� Organized and sanitized the centers (dramatic play, library, block area) when needed to be
cleaned
� Familiarized with and used computerized preschool application
References available upon request.