Dawa Sherpa

Brooklyn, NY 11221| (347) 616-4088 | Dawasherpa162@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Brooklyn College New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Childhood Education: June 2023 Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Dean’s List, Brooklyn College 2020-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE
P.S.119 The Amersfort School New York, NY
Student Teacher Feb. 2023-Present
● Differentiated lessons for individual students and worked one on one with students on different levels.
● Working alongside a mentor teacher to teach and plan lessons for 31 students.
● Incorporated online resources such as, IReady, ZORA, AMIRA, RazKids.

Brooklyn Explorers Academy New York, NY

Assistant Teacher June 2019-Present
● Assisted lead teachers by implementing daily lesson plans, ensuring effective supervision and care of children ages 2-5, and
contributing to classroom management and discipline. Aided with changing, nap time, and lunchtime, while continuously
creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
● Maintained a safe and clean learning environment inside and outside of school, while also assisting with classroom
preparations and activities. Further provided support in administrative roles including filing, data entry, and payroll.

Jumpstart New York, NY

Corps Member Oct. 2022-Feb. 2023
● Implemented Jumpstarts program for 20 children at Charles R. Drew Early Learning Center with high-quality education,
activities, and support. Collected data via evaluation systems to measure program impact on students' school readiness.
● Worked alongside two other corps members to develop strong connections and bonds with children, families, and community
partners to enhance the program's reach and effectiveness. Engaged in frequent communication establishing trust and gaining
positive feedback from both families and partners.

Reading Ready New York, NY

Tutor Feb. 2022-June. 2022
● Provided individual tutoring sessions for students through remote learning to increase and improve reading comprehension
and fluency while reinforcing phonemic awareness.

Banana Republic New York, NY

Sales Associate April 2019-Feb. 2020
● Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers with their shopping needs, and offering expert
styling advice when applicable. Guaranteed a positive shopping experience by maintaining a clean and organized sales floor,
fitting rooms, and stockroom.
● Consistently achieved and surpassed sales targets, contributing to the overall success of the team, while also meeting daily
sales goals. Demonstrated exceptional professionalism by processing sales transactions and addressing customer complaints
in a prompt and respectful manner while continuously adapting to a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATION

● EAS (Educating All Students) ● CST Multi-Subject Exam ● CPR & First Aid Certified
Exam (Pending)

● Mandated Reporter Training ● SIDS Prevention Training ● Foundations in Health and

Safety Training

● Infectious Disease Control

SKILLS
Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Nepali. Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Illustrious communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in Google Classroom.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Walung Kyiduk Association (Queens, NY) Feb. 2018-Present
● Engaged in assisting and advising individuals in community development and helped serve food throughout neighborhoods in
Elmhurst and Jackson Heights once a week. Participated in cultural performances (dance, sing) during significant events.

High School for Health Professions and Human Services (New York, NY) Dec. 2014-June 2018
● Assisted and incorporated leadership roles during freshmen orientations by guiding newcomers on tours throughout the
school and answering questions when needed. Additionally tutored fellow students one on one in math and essay writing.
● Assisted teacher in administration and organizational needs by grading exams and filing paperwork.