Angelika Staskiewicz
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Granby Elementary School
Norfolk, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Instructed small groups of students in specialized areas such as reading comprehension or math skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both verbally and through written reports.
- Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety for all children involved.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
Office Assistant
Harrisons by Apple Moving
Chesapeake , VA
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments as needed.
- Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
Bartender/Cocktail Waitress
Eagles Nest Rockin Country Bar
Chesapeake, VA
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Virginia Beach, VA06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional Support
- Learning difficulties understanding
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Behavioral Interventions
- Data Collection
- Autism familiarity
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Granby Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Harrisons by Apple Moving
04.2020 - 10.2022
Bartender/Cocktail Waitress
Eagles Nest Rockin Country Bar
12.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University