MADISON PROVENCHER

39 Twixt Hills Road, Saint James, NY 11780 C: (631) 721-5127 madison.provencher@cortland.edu

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate college Senior accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and
collaborating withother professionals to provide the highest level of education for each student.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood & Childhood Education, December 2017The State University of New
York College at Cortland - Cortland, NY
Concentration in the HumanitiesOverall GPA 3.9/4.0Member of SUNY Cortland's Education
ClubMember of the National Society of Leadership and Success

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher's Assistant in the Young Autism Program, 07/2016 to CurrentDevelopmental Disabilities Institute
Ronkonkoma, NY
Implemented each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) during one-to-one
instruction and alsoduring group work. Communicated both verbally and nonverbally with
children to provide them with comfort, encouragement andpositive reinforcement.Supported
students through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).Utilized the Picture Exchange
Communication System (PECS) and Proloquo2Go (iPad application) in order tocommunicate
with nonverbal students. Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).Attended
monthly staff training sessions.Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant
schedules with the master schedule.

Waitress, 05/2016 to CurrentIndian Hills Country Club Northport, NY

Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and
keying them into theregister.Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations,
anticipating planning and staffing needs.Consistently provided professional, friendly and
engaging service by effectively listening to, understanding, andclarifying guest concerns and
issues.

Waitress, 05/2014 to 01/2016The Nissequogue Golf Club Saint James, NY

Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering
telephones and completingfinancial transactions for other staff.Managed food delivery for
200+ guests for special events.Provided in depth training to new staff members.

Page, 09/2012 to 08/2013Page The Smithtown Library Smithtown, NY

Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database.Implemented after school
reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school
readingprograms.Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each
day.Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and
color recognition.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Completed 30 hours as a Teacher's Assistant to three year old students in a HeadStart
classroom (Fall 2015) inCortland, NY. Served as a Teacher's Assistant to four year old students
at the Learning Adventure Day Care (Spring 2016) inCortland, NY and completed 60 hours.
Completed 60 hours as a Teacher's Assistant in a fifth grade classroom at Northeast
Elementary School (Fall2016) in Ithaca, NY. Volunteered for the Skill Builders Program at SUNY
Cortland where I assisted mentally and physically disabledchildren during fun after school
activities.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Held the position of SUNY Cortland's Student Government Association Senator in Fall 2016
where I stood as arepresentative voice for the student body.Served as a member of the
Academic Tribunal Council, the Honors Convocation Committee, and the ParkingCommittee.
Sister of Alpha Phi Sorority Eta Tau Chapter since Spring 2014. Held positions such as Director
of FormalRecruitment (Spring 2015-Fall 2015) and Director of Internal Chapter Events (Spring
2016-Fall 2016).

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean's List (3.3 GPA or higher): Fall 13'- Spring 16'President's List (A- or better in each
course): Spring 14', Spring 15', Fall 15', Spring 16'Honors Convocation (Top 5% of Class): Fall
15', Spring 16'Summa Cum Laude Achievement Award (3.75 and above): Fall 2013- Spring
2016

SKILLS
First Aid and CPR Certified
Proficient in Microsoft OfficeCompleted the
Identifying and Reporting Child
Completed the Safe Schools Against Violence
inAbuse and Maltreatment/Neglect (CARR) Workshop Education (SAVE) WorkshopExperience
working with ENL, culturally diverse,
Completed the Dignity for All Students Act
(DASA)and socioeconomically disadvantaged students Workshop