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Ana-Marina Djordjic

Saint Petersburg,Florida

Summary

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.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Saint Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Classroom Management
  • Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) Certification
  • Material Preparation
  • Child Supervision
  • Food Preparation and Service
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Activity Planning
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Needs Assessment
  • Safety awareness
  • Group leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Development
  • Educational Support
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Time Management
  • Infant Care
  • Public Speaking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Prioritization

Languages

Serbian
Native or Bilingual

References

Radmila Petric

336-419-8930

rpetric@unc.edu

Highlands, NC


Nada Polic

727-336-5970

nadaile@hotmail.com

St. Petersburg, FL

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Alegria Montessori School
02.2023 - Current

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Saint Petersburg College

High School Diploma -

Boca Ciega High School
Ana-Marina Djordjic