Fatima Kamara

4005A De Reimer Avenue • Bronx, NY 10466 • fkamara42@gmail.com • (347) 200-1638

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Strong role model who is committed to supporting students and helping them achieve success. Experience
working in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms. Communicates well with individuals from
different age groups and backgrounds. Easily engages and connects with people.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.B.A., Early Childhood Care & Management Anticipated May 2020
A.S., Early Childhood Anticipated May 2018
SUNY Canton, Canton, NY
Mandated Reporter Training April 2017
Preventing SIDS & Promoting Safe Sleeping
Office of Children and Family Services, NY

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Kindergarten Classroom, Banford Elementary School, Canton, NY January 2018 – April 2018
 Taught lessons on mathematics, science, literature and gross/fine motor skills
 Supported 18 children in completion of classroom activities and academic work
 Provided individual assistance to a student with needs in mathematics
 Modeled pro-social behavior and positive decision making
 Mediated students’ behavioral concerns as needed
Pre-Kindergarten Classroom, Banford Elementary School, Canton, NY October 2017 – December 2017
 Engaged 20 children with a diverse range of social and learning needs
 Promoted literacy by reading age-appropriate books to students
 Interacted with students during recreation and play time
 Collaborated with classroom teacher and 2 assistants to support students
 Prepared and led lessons in mathematics, literature, creative arts, and gross/fine motor skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate, Five Below, Bronx, NY July – August 2015
 Communicated effectively with team members
 Demonstrated a cooperative attitude while maintaining quality customer service
 Restocked, replenished and recovered shelves
Counselor, Summer Youth Employment Program, New York, NY June – Aug 2015
 Assisted youth ages 7-9 with homework in a variety of academic subjects June – Aug 2010
 Engaged with children ages 3-4 in a public day care center
 Monitored and watched children to ensure their safety and security
 Facilitated a fun and diverse atmosphere for youth
After-School Program Assistant, St. Francis of Assisi, Bronx, NY Sept 2013 – June 2014
 Tutored children to help them understand homework assignments
 Met with parents to discuss children’s strengths and weaknesses
 Created new learning techniques to engage children in their work
 Developed test-taking tools to prepare children for test-taking

ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Early Childhood Education Spring Fling, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY April 2018
Dance Team, SUNY Canton, Canton, NY Jan 2016 – Present
Early Childhood Club Member, SUNY Canton, Canton, NY Sept 2016 – Present
College Activities Board Volunteer, SUNY Canton, Canton, NY Sept 2015 – Present