Alissa Ruiz
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant with expertise in classroom management, effective communication, and team collaboration. Adept at fostering engaging learning environments and supporting student success through individualized instruction and relationship-building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Victor Valley College Child Development Center
Victorville, California
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated classroom materials and resources for efficient learning environments.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on student needs and challenges.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
Practicum Student
Victor Valley College Child Development Center
Victorville, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed instructional materials that aligned with curriculum objectives and standards.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
Team Lead
Chop Stop
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Effective communication and collaborative interactions with coworkers.
- Problem-solving abilities to quickly and efficiently address customer issues and team challenges.
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
Rialto, California
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse operations and safety practices.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
Team Member
Wendys
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Gained strong foundation in positive customer interaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA07-2025
AA-T - Early Childhood Development
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Science
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Instructional development
- Record keeping
- Behavior redirection
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support and collaboration
Certification
Level 1 / Level 2 Preschool Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Victor Valley College Child Development Center
02.2025 - 06.2025
Practicum Student
Victor Valley College Child Development Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Team Lead
Chop Stop
08.2021 - 09.2024
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
07.2020 - 08.2024
Team Member
Wendys
06.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Victor Valley College
AA-T - Early Childhood Development
Victor Valley College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Science
Victor Valley College
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