Anne Tucker
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience in classroom management and student engagement, notably at Kid's Crossing Learning Center. Excels in interpersonal communication and teacher support, fostering significant improvements in student learning outcomes. Skilled in early childhood education and behavior redirection, demonstrating a calm and patient demeanor. Achieved notable success in supporting students with special needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Kid's Crossing Learning Center
Lawrenceville, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Teacher
All Saints Episcopal Church And Preschool
Homewood, AL
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Paraprofessional
Brewer-Porch Children's Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Trained in crisis prevention and intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations when necessary.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with autism, ensuring their academic and social success within the school setting.
- Enhanced student communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy techniques.
- Assisted in implementing social skills programs that improved peer relationships and collaboration among students with autism.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collected data on student progress, adapting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Contributed valuable input during IEP meetings, advocating for the needs of each student while collaborating with parents and educators.
- Managed sensory breaks for students who required additional accommodations in order to maintain focus throughout the day.
- Closely monitored student progress, making timely adjustments to instructional approaches based on data-driven assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior redirection
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- CPR and First Aid
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Kid's Crossing Learning Center
11.2023 - Current
Teacher
All Saints Episcopal Church And Preschool
08.2011 - 05.2012
Paraprofessional
Brewer-Porch Children's Center
03.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
The University of Alabama