Alexis Sargent
Muskogee,OK
Summary
Dynamic teaching assistant with a strong commitment to fostering educational development across multiple grade levels. Proven ability to support head teachers in classroom management while leading engaging recreational and educational activities. Recognized for building meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in enhanced classroom dynamics. Core competencies include effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills aimed at adapting materials to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/ Teachers Aid
Monticello Elementary
Monticello, UT
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead small reading and math groups for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
- Administer tests, and evaluate student progress.
- Collaborate with teachers, the principal, and other staff.
- Assist teachers with leading activities and classroom management.
- Prepare teaching materials.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
Shift Supervisor
Maple Lake Academy
Spanish Fork, UT
12.2021 - 08.2022
- participants in mentoring sessions.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Directed and supervised team of 4 employees in daily operations.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of client progress and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized behavior plans for clients.
- Collaborated with therapists, teachers, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of treatment goals.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged peer interaction among clients.
Youth Mentor
Maple Lake Academy
Spanish Fork, UT
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary during mentoring sessions.
- Created an environment that was safe and supportive for all participants in mentoring sessions.
- Assisted with the development of individualized plans for youth to achieve their goals.
- Encouraged healthy communication between youths and their families or guardians.
- Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals to ensure positive outcomes for youth.
- Assisted in the development of independent living skills such as budgeting, meal preparation, shopping, using public transportation.
- Developed strategies and interventions to improve social skills, communication, behavior, daily living activities, and other areas of need.
- Organized recreational activities designed to promote socialization among individuals with autism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT04.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Open-mindedness
- Patience
- Child development
- Activity management
- Collaboration with teachers
- Teaching and instruction
- Autism support
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
References
- Bridget Horrocks, Mentor, Family Support Center Crisis Nursery, Bhorrocks77@gmail.com, (435) 419-0975, 02/01/21, 04/01/21, Blanding, UT
- Stephanie Pehrson, Kindergarten Teacher, Monticello Elementary, (435)-452-4440, Monticello, UT
- Rachel Lamplugh, Residential Director, Maple Lake Academy, (801)-616-2092, Spanish Fork, UT
Timeline
Paraprofessional/ Teachers Aid
Monticello Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
Shift Supervisor
Maple Lake Academy
12.2021 - 08.2022
Youth Mentor
Maple Lake Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Southern Utah University