Alysia Gerads
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Responsible employee with a passion for working with and supporting children. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading IA
Columbia City Elementary School
Columbia City, Oregon
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans related to the development of reading fluency, accuracy, and rate.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Saint Helens, OR
08.2009 - 07.2017
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Anthem College
Beaverton, OR04-2009
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
Portland, OR06-2007
Skills
- Lunch Supervision
- Materials Preparation
- Literacy support
- Classroom Supervision
- Behavior redirection
- Positive Attitude
- Reading and Writing Support
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Supervising Student Activities
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Maintaining safe environments
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Paraprofessional Assessment
Timeline
Reading IA
Columbia City Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
08.2009 - 07.2017
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Anthem College
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
- First Aid and CPR
- Paraprofessional Assessment
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