Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting the lead teacher with classroom needs. Skilled in maintaining organization and safety for the children while multi-tasking. Passionate about education and caring for others while knowing when to facilitate independence, and when to provide necessary assistance. Works with children at different learning levels using varied approaches.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Alegria Montessori School
02.2023 - Current
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Encouraged language acquisition through story time sessions, incorporating props and visuals to enhance comprehension skills.
Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
Documented children's growth and development.
Organized materials for hands-on learning experiences that encouraged creativity and exploration in various subject areas.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.