Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Covington County Schools
Collins, MS
01.2017 - 05.2024
Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
Babysitter
Scotty and Mary Ann Mcraney
Collins, MS
08.2012 - 05.2019
Kept the families two children during the summer and school holidays while the parents worked.
Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
Cashier
Grand Paradise Waterpark
Collins, MS
05.2011 - 09.2011
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.