Aleksandra Babic
Summary
Compassionate teaching assistant with background working with students of various ages and abilities. Experience with successfully implementing Individualized Education Programs to ensure positive educational and behavioral outcomes. Skilled in creating positive learning environments, and collaborating with teachers and related services staff. Passionate about making a positive impact in students' lives and helping them reach their full potential.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teaching Assistant
East View Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Work with elementary-aged students requiring very substantial support.
- Support teacher in managing classroom behavior and implementing IEP's and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Assist and keep students engaged during group activities.
- Work 1:1 with students during lesson rotations and facilitate center activities.
- Encourage students to use appropriate social skills and engage in social interactions.
- Use visual cue cards and supports.
- Reinforce plans implemented by Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker and BCBA.
- Aid students in transitioning to, and supervise them, during specials.
- Supervise and help students during lunch and recess.
- Provide students with structured sensory breaks and help them regulate.
- Provide bathroom support for students.
- Collect detailed behavior logs.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Southbury Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with elementary-aged students requiring substantial support, during the Extended School Year program.
- Supported teacher in managing classroom behavior and implementing IEP's and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Assisted and kept students engaged during group activities.
- Worked 1:1 with students during lesson rotations and facilitated center activities.
- Encouraged students to use appropriate social skills and engage in social interactions.
- Used visual cue cards and supports.
- Supervised and helped students during lunch and recess.
- Provided students with structured sensory breaks and helped them regulate.
- Provided bathroom support for students.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Southbury Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with elementary-aged students requiring support.
- Supported teacher in managing classroom behavior and implementing IEP's.
- Assisted and kept students engaged during lessons and group activities.
- Encouraged students to use appropriate social skills and engage in social interactions.
- Provided support and assistance to students to complete tasks and during test-taking.
- Aided students in transitioning to, and supervised them, during specials.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess.
- Provided students with structured sensory breaks and helped them regulate.
- Organized the learning environment and prepared materials for lessons.
- Collected detailed data of IEP goal progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Support
- Organization
- Patience
- Empathy
- Flexibility
Additional Information
Genevieve Balcerak
Fox Chase Elementary School
Cross Categorical Teacher
(630) 415-6527
gbalcerak@sd308.org
Genevieve is the former lead teacher I worked with at Southbury Elementary School, during the 2022-2023 school year.
Timeline
Special Education Teaching Assistant
East View Academy
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Southbury Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2023
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Southbury Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Western Illinois University