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Kenya Abner

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering three- four years of background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Motivated Teaching Assistant with background in Montessori education. Well-versed in child development theories and various teaching philosophies. Accomplished in creating nurturing environments when implementing educational programs. Skilled Special Education Assistant bringing 2 years experience in education. Confidently leads recreational and educational activities and facilitates classroom stability. Positive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents and administrators.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching Assistant

California Montessori Project
Carmichael, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development /Pre Credential

Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
08.2018 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

American River College
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 08.2018

Skills

    Special education

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised special needs students enrolled in kindergarten through grade.
  • Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
  • Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill and intellectual developments.
  • Earned certification in Montessori pedagogy
  • Pathway Fellowship recipient


Timeline

Teaching Assistant

California Montessori Project
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development /Pre Credential

Sacramento State University
08.2018 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

American River College
08.2016 - 08.2018

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