Alma Harrison
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a positive attitude and effective communication skills, experienced at Anchorage School District. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson plans and individualized support for special needs students. Proven ability to foster collaborative learning environments and implement creative instructional techniques, significantly boosting student confidence in mathematics.
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering three and half-year background working with students at elementary school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Anchorage School District
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
Tutor
Anchorage School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials after class program.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies, making it simple and fun.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure of mathematics.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills about the basic fundamentals of mathematics.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
- Facilitated group tutoring math sessions for enhanced collaborative learning and problem-solving skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Leyte Colleges
Tacloban City, Leyte Philippines04-2000
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Helping students with special needs
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Material preparation
Certification
- PSP Certification Bachelor Degree, TOTEM Association of Educational Support Personnel - October 2022
- National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAOP), professional Standard Program, October 26, 2022
- HSI Adult first Aid/CPR AED All ages, 3/13/2023
Expiry Date: 3/2025
. Extended School Year (ESY) Anchorage School District,
2022-2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino/Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tutor
Anchorage School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher’s Assistant
Anchorage School District
12.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management
Leyte Colleges
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