Ariah Garcia
Instructional Assistant
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Northside Independent School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
Childcare Worker
Discovery World Learning Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging art projects, imaginative playtime, and other stimulating activities.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to engage children and foster cognitive growth.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
Childcare Coordinator
CityChurch Downtown
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University, San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - TX Teacher EC-6 & EC-12
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Reading and Writing Support
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Northside Independent School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
Childcare Worker
Discovery World Learning Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
Childcare Coordinator
CityChurch Downtown
02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University, San Antonio
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - TX Teacher EC-6 & EC-12
Northwest Vista College
05.2001 -