Teisha Mcelfresh

2860 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo,

NY 14217
(716)790-9348
tm582@medaille.edu

CERTIFICATION: Seeking New York State Initial Certification in Childhood Education,

Grades 1 – 6

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education, anticipated December 2020

Medaille College, Buffalo, New York
GPA: 3.0

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Graduated May 2018

SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
GPA: 2.8

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Teacher Assistant, Falk School, Buffalo NY, Fall 2019
Worked alongside a classroom teacher in a 5th grade special education 6:1:1 setting, at Hillery Park
Elementary
Assisted the students with academics, and implemented behavior management techniques for the
students each day

Student Mentor, Southside Elementary, Buffalo NY, 2018-2019

Mentored 16 children at Southside Elementary in Buffalo, NY
Assisted students with the Common Core Curriculum, and to help raise grades to meet NYS
standards.
Improved attendance rates for students by increased parent contact, and providing rides if needed
Helped to improve behavior of students by setting goals, and increasing motivation to be in school

Reading Tutor, SUNY Fredonia Education Elective, Fredonia, NY, Fall 2018 Observed
classroom management, discipline and presentation techniques.
Conducted Common Core reading and writing assessments with various students.
Demonstrated professionalism and proper manners to the students.

TRAINING: Adult and Child CPR, American Red Cross, Spring 2020
TECHNOLOGY: SmartBoard, Google Classroom, Kahoot
CO-CURRICULAR: Transfer Student Organization, SUNY Fredonia, Fall 2017-Spring
2018

EMPLOYMENT: Parking Attendant, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo NY, 2018- 2019
Cashier, Home Depot, Fredonia, NY, Summer 2018
Campus Life Desk Attendant, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY, 2016-2018

VOLUNTEER: Literacy Volunteers, Spring 2019