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Annette Bell
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Organized Learning Support Assistant with skills in clerical work and school administration paperwork. Provides constructive feedback to students and lead teachers on educational and student behavioral matters. Maintains professional certifications to meet school board and Tennessee requirements.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Specialized Educational Assistant/RTI Aide
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
SRVS Kids and Families, Inclusive Preschool
Teacher’s Assistant
08.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
New Hope Christian Academy
Substitute Teacher
10.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Engage with students through one-on-one and open conversation
- Assigning homework and assisting students when help is needed.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Balmoral Baptist Preschool
Toddler Teacher
04.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Kindercare Learning Center
Infant Teacher, Lead Toddler Teacher, Lead Two’s Teacher and VPK Assistant
02.2010 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College
from Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education
University of MemphisMemphis
No Degree from Paraprofessional Certificate
06.2021
Central High SchoolMemphis
from General Studies
05.2009
Skills
- Critical skills for this role are responsibility, communication abilities, patience, creativity and enthusiasm
- Clerical Support
- Test Proctoring
- Computer Technology
- Student Records
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Screening
- Student and Faculty Communication
- High-Volume Environments
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Specialized Educational Assistant/RTI Aide
Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2021 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
SRVS Kids and Families, Inclusive Preschool
08.2018 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
New Hope Christian Academy
10.2017 - 05.2018
Toddler Teacher
Balmoral Baptist Preschool
04.2014 - 09.2017
Infant Teacher, Lead Toddler Teacher, Lead Two’s Teacher and VPK Assistant
Kindercare Learning Center
02.2010 - 04.2014
Southwest Tennessee Community College
from Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
No Degree from Paraprofessional Certificate
Central High School
from General Studies