Sydney Merkin

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

About

Education has allowed me to see new opportunities in helping the lives of children. I am a dedicated, hardworking and compassionate individual in utilizing knowledge, experience and skills to help special education students reach their full potential. Seeking a Special Education Co-Teaching inclusion role in providing a positive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Experience

  • Special Education Teaching Assistant at Anshe Emet Synagogue
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Provide one-on-one support to student in curriculum delivered by the third grade teacher in religious school setting Assist student in personal and behavioral needs

  • Special Education Teacher Assistant at William H. Prescott Elementary
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Student Teacher at Prescott Elementary School at William H. Prescott Elementary School
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Student Teacher at Prescott Elementary School working with students grades 4th through 8th grade. English Language Arts Special Education Classroom

  • Substitute Teacher at Chicago Jewish Day School
    Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 · 7 mos

    Substitute Teacher for students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

  • Teacher Assistant at Northern Suburban Special Education District
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Support students in a therapeutic day school setting such as implementing student behavior plans. Providing support to students on academic and everyday classroom functioning with daily routines and procedures. Work with students on how to manage their behaviors on a daily basis.