ANDREA OLONIA
TAOS,New Mexico
Summary
Committed Educational Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in classroom management, curriculum support, and student engagement. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering academic growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Taos Municipal Schools
TAOS, New Mexico
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
Instructional Assistant
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa Valley
10.2000 - 06.2015
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all assigned classes.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as cooperative learning or differentiated instruction.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
University of New Mexico, Taos
Taos07-2024
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Mathematics Instruction
- Motivational Techniques
- Individualized Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Special Education
- Tutoring experience
- Teacher Support
Certification
- Level Three Pre K-12 Educational Assistant
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Taos Municipal Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Instructional Assistant
Jurupa Unified School District
10.2000 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Education
University of New Mexico, Taos
- Level Three Pre K-12 Educational Assistant
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