Addie Lomax Watkins
Assistant Teacher
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
SIDS certification
1
1
SBS certification
1
1
CPR certification
1
1
Mandated reporter certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kids & Company
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- 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.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Assistant Teacher
Child Care Careers
Chicago, IL
11.2016 - 08.2025
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Boosted classroom management skills, maintaining order and discipline among students.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips, ensuring safe and educational experience for all students.
- Supported use of educational technology in classroom, enhancing learning experience.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
- Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying abreast of best practices in education.
- Promoted literacy and comprehension skills through guided reading sessions.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Childcare Provider
DHS Child Welfare
Chicago, IL
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
Education
Graduated - High School Curriculum
Richard Teller Crane
2145 W Jackson Blvd. 09.1964 - 06.1968
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Chicago, IL 10.2007 - 08.2011
Skills
Behavior management
Certification
[Area of Lead in water certification] Training [7/28/19Timeframe]
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Kids & Company
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Child Care Careers
11.2016 - 08.2025
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
10.2007 - 08.2011
Childcare Provider
DHS Child Welfare
09.2007 - 12.2009
Graduated - High School Curriculum
Richard Teller Crane
09.1964 - 06.1968