Thomas Simon is an experienced early childhood teacher seeking a new position. He has dual certification in early childhood and childhood education from New York State. He holds master's and bachelor's degrees from The City College of New York and Iona College respectively. Simon has worked as a third grade teacher and teaching assistant, and has experience teaching pre-kindergarten and as a student teacher.

1. 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 ofNewYork, New York,NY - January 2014 - May 2015
Master ofScience 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 ofScience - 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
NewYork City Department ofEducation, 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

2.  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-schoolprogram 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