Brianna Fornasari
Afterschool Childcare Counselor at New Rochelle YMCA- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red CrossDec, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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New Rochelle YMCA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Afterschool Childcare Counselor
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Sep 2023 - Present
- Assist in implementation of academic, enrichment, health, and recreational extra-curricular learning experiences for students.- Assist tutoring and homework help with students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas.- Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model.- Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences.- Support environments that are safe, healthy, and conducive to student learning.- Promote participation of students, school staff, volunteers, and parents.- Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities.- Perform related duties as assigned by Site Program Administrator or Site Coordinator. Show less
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Senior Counselor
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
- Provide a safe and positive environment for school age children and provide opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.- Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, and challenging.- Base lessons and activities in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition- Strong interpersonal communication skills with success in coordinating multidisciplinary camp leaders to achieve developmental benchmarks and sustaining camp missions and programs. Show less
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Teacher Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Present
- Engage children in a welcoming manner. - Provide support and oversight in the classroom alongside primary teacher to help ensure safety and quality learning for all students - Assist with lesson planning, materials prep and implementation of lessons to support kindergarten readiness - Implementing daily lesson plans under supervision of primary teacher - Overseeing students during break times, lunch and dismissal - Assisting with student assessments and communication to parents - Monitoring social and emotional development - Helping children with learning disabilities Show less
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Trader Joe's
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crew / Sign Artist
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Jan 2022 - May 2023
- Engage customers in a welcoming manner. - Educating self about products, offering suggestions for meals, and answering questions enthusiastically about the products and the company. - Operating the cash register effectively and bagging groceries with care. - Preparing the store for customers by receiving, unloading, and verifying deliveries. - Stocking shelves and regularly rotating products while exercising proper food handling procedures. - Be part of a team while being friendly, courteous and respectful of all crew members and customers. - Work with a sense of urgency within designated time frames and seek out new assignments and responsibilities. - Discover ways to improve processes. - Understand the importance of safety while performing all duties. - Occasionally order, receive and merchandise the flower section of the store. - Produce display signs for the store that are concise, captivating and up to date. - Implement creativity as a sign artist on all projects. - Create and build store displays that highlight product value. Show less
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Compass Group
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista Trainer
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
- Perform opening/pre-shift and closing/post-shift duties and related paperwork, as well as side-work provided by management - Provide effective and efficient customer service by assisting customers concerns and questions - Demonstrate routine and organized work - Develop effective communication between co-workers and managers to build a positive team environment - Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work and handling food items - Exposure to potential hazards necessary to perform job duties such as cutting equipment, mixers, and coffee makers as well as chemicals, heated equipment, steam and other risks. - Assist in inventory management daily Show less
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Barnes & Noble, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Book Seller/ Barista
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2019
- Assist customers effectively and efficiently in their search for books, cds/ dvds, toys and other merchandise and recommend additional choices based on their literary tastes - Arrange displays and stock shelves - Demonstrates great teamwork by cooperating with and assisting co-workers - Operating cash registers, coffee machines, ovens and other machinery necessary for job duties - Serve as a advocate of selling/renewing memberships to dedicated book lovers - Work in multiple departments, such as customer service, kids, music and cafe to understand the full dynamic of the store - Develop staff abilities by providing training, ongoing coaching and performance feedback to create an productive and positive environment Show less
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Equity for Children at The New School
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
- Gathered preliminary research on organizations within the network of climate youth advocacy - Put together information onto a spreadsheet about these organizations, both locally and internationally - Accumulated data from the infamous high school dropout rate and the disparities between privileged and unprivileged children. - Brainstormed ideas for high school dropout prevention and researched programs and activities already implemented in New York City. - Gathered preliminary research on organizations within the network of climate youth advocacy - Put together information onto a spreadsheet about these organizations, both locally and internationally - Accumulated data from the infamous high school dropout rate and the disparities between privileged and unprivileged children. - Brainstormed ideas for high school dropout prevention and researched programs and activities already implemented in New York City.
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Summer Youth Employment
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United States
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Staff
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
- Supervised a group of children from the ages of 6-7 years old - Assisted counselors on trips twice a week - Organized classroom activities for the students to learn and have fun at the same time - Explained and enforced camp and classroom rules - Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills - Supervised a group of children from the ages of 6-7 years old - Assisted counselors on trips twice a week - Organized classroom activities for the students to learn and have fun at the same time - Explained and enforced camp and classroom rules - Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Education
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2023 - 2024
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Master of Education - MEd, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs -
2017 - 2021
Iona College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2013 - 2017
Aquinas High School
High School Diploma
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