Alexandra Williams
Felton,DE
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over [Number] years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
High Roads Of Southern Delaware
08.2021 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wonder Years Learning Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- 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.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Nanny Job
Remnia Arul
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Private Nanny
Gorman Family
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD06.2007
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- IEP Goals
- School Administration
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Field Trip Supervision
- Heavy Lifting
- Teaching and Instruction
- Instructional Support
- Classwork Oversight
- Classroom Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Social and Group Settings
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Language Skills
- Active Participation
- Educational Opportunities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
High Roads Of Southern Delaware
08.2021 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wonder Years Learning Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
Nanny Job
Remnia Arul
11.2017 - 07.2020
Private Nanny
Gorman Family
11.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School
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