Angela Johnson
Elizaville
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teaching Assistant focused on supporting diverse learners through individualized education plans and effective classroom organization. Proven ability to collaborate with educators to monitor progress and create an inclusive learning atmosphere.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Pine Plains Ctl School Dist
Pine Plains
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education programs for students.
- Supported students during classroom activities and transitions throughout the day.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and classroom activities.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Surgical Technologist
New Image Medical Spa
Lagrangeville
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure efficient surgical workflows and patient safety.
- Educated patients on post-operative care instructions and recovery processes.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments to uphold hygiene standards in the operating room.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and assisted with reordering as needed.
- Supported surgical teams by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools promptly.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
Teaching Assistant Certificate - Education
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY01-2017
Surgical Tech Certificate - Surgical
Ulster Boces
Kingston, NY01-2009
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Classroom organization
- Progress monitoring
- Instructional adaptation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Surgical support
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Data collection
- Reading instruction
- Special needs
Timeline
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Pine Plains Ctl School Dist
05.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist
New Image Medical Spa
04.2010 - 06.2011
Teaching Assistant Certificate - Education
Dutchess Community College
Surgical Tech Certificate - Surgical
Ulster Boces