Dedicated teaching assistant with more than 10 years of experience in assisting teachers and students to ensure productivity and confidence in the classroom. Responsible, reliable and always willing to go the extra mile. Experience in assisting students of various age groups and abilities.
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Willow Westhaven
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Broward County Public Schools
Teaching Assistant
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Implement an after-school tutoring program for 60 children who are falling behind in classes.
- Assist teachers during field trips to ensure all students are accounted for during presentations, lunch stops and bus rides.
- Type flyers and informational packets for teachers to send home with students to let parents know about school happenings.
Somerset Academy Davie
Teacher Aide
09.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Supervised 40 students during lunchtime, recess and assemblies to ensure the safety of students and staff members, reducing safety accidents by 95%.
- Distributed tests, monitored testing and answered questions as needed, collected and graded tests at the end of the allotted time.
- Prepared lesson outlines and created worksheets for teachers to hand out to students.
Learning Care Group
Teaching Assistant
06.2010 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Communicated with parents on behalf of the teacher when necessary, answering questions, addressing concerns and scheduling quarterly parent-teacher conferences.
- Planned and prepared teaching aids, such as worksheets, short stories, puppet shows, group projects and audiovisual components to assist with daily lessons.
- Tutored 10 students monthly with special needs, including those with learning disabilities or who had language disadvantages.
Education
Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
University Overview
Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL
Associate of Arts from Teaching
University Overview
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Documentation
- Cultural competence
- Students safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Microsoft Office and Teams
- Creativity and patience
- Communication and multitasking
Conference Attendance
Conference Attendance
- Auxiliary Programs Conference - (2022)
- Impact 2022: Creating Collisions in Education - (2022)
- FL Education Conference - (2021)
- Education Day: Outdoor Festival - (2021)
- Orlando Networking & Education Event - (2021)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Florida Education Association - (2022)
- National Association of Professional Teaching Assistants (NAPTA)- (2022)
- Association of America Educators (AAE) - (2021)
- Florida Association of Teachers Educators (FATE) - (2019)
Certifications and Licenses
Certifications and Licenses
- Teaching Assistant Certification - (Updated 2022)
- CPR and First Aid - (2021)
- Child Abuse Workshop Certificate - (2021)
- School Violence Workshop Certificate - (2019)
- Paraprofessional Certification - (2018)
Training
Training
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment - (2021)
- Supporting Teaching and Learning Workshop - (2019)
- Education Techniques and Training - (2018)
- CPR / First aid training - (2017)
Profession Relevant Skills
Profession Relevant Skills
- Excellent command of social perception skills to understand when students are having issues but also having trouble expressing themselves verbally.
- Ability to select and develop a variety of learning strategies in order to provide education to students with a range of abilities in the classroom.
- Selective attention skills that are useful for concentrating on one student's tutoring session without being distracted by other students or teachers in the surrounding environment.
- Professional communication skills, including the ability to converse with students, parents or teachers at their level via telephone, email, or in person.
- Ability to recognize and understand speech different from my own, including the speech of still-developing students or people who have accents.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy spending my time helping children and families however I can. Each year, I run the local holiday toy drive. I also provide tutoring services for battered women who are trying to get their GEDs to become more self-sufficient. Outside of education and outreach, I enjoy music, video games and a good sale.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Broward County Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Teacher Aide
Somerset Academy Davie
09.2013 - 12.2016
Teaching Assistant
Learning Care Group
06.2010 - 08.2013
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts from Teaching
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