Brooke Aker
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Friendly and outgoing; eager to contribute to your team's success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and experience in customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2021 - Current
- First grade educational assistant; supporting and collaborating with lead teacher, helping create a warm and engaging environment, leading small-group and whole group instruction, and subbing as needed.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Preschool Teacher
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
01.2017 - 05.2021
- For 5 years, working with ages 2 thru 4, and their families
- Implemented play-based philosophy, supporting students in their learning through play, art, music, literature, and social interaction.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Educational Assistant
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
St. Louis, MO
08.2006 - 05.2007
- 5th & 6th Grade Special Education, -contained classroom teacher, Special School district of st
- Louis county ~Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs in academics and social skills
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
- Collaborated with regular-education classroom teachers to insure student success in the least restrictive environment that was appropriate for each student
- Worked collaboratively with two paraprofessionals to assist students in regular and special education environments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD12.2002
Skills
- Excellent Communication & Listening Skills
- Strong Organization Skills
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Classroom Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Hobbies
I enjoy volunteering at my children’s school, our church, and in a Christian women-in-mission organization. I serve as vice-president for the board of our school's parent-teacher organization, teaching Sunday School, leading women’s Bible studies, making meals for friends in need, assisting with Vacation Bible School, directing our handbell choir, and singing in the church choir. My hobbies include gardening (vegetables and flowers), reading, camping, golfing, and music.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
08.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
01.2017 - 05.2021
Educational Assistant
Sioux Falls Lutheran school
08.2015 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Black Hills State University
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