Amy Manuel
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Driven instructional assistant with a proven track record at San Marcos Unified School District, enhancing student achievement through personalized support and effective behavior management. Skilled in lesson plan development and special education, adept at fostering student engagement and collaboration. Demonstrates continuous improvement with a focus on results, leveraging MS Office for efficient records management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classified Substitute Aide 3
Fairfax Elementary School District
06.2021 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Instructional Assistant for Special Education
San Marcos Unified School District
02.2005 - 01.2014
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
- Assisted in creation of lesson plans, focusing on innovative teaching methods to enhance student comprehension.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA06.2024
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Subject matter expertise
- Behavior Management
- Adaptable
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Test Proctoring
- IEP understanding
- Special Education
- Records Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Classified Substitute Aide 3
Fairfax Elementary School District
06.2021 - Current
Instructional Assistant for Special Education
San Marcos Unified School District
02.2005 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Victor Valley High School
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