Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer in many Youth Activities
Timeline
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Christina McLaughlin

General Education Paraprofessional
Newaygo,MI

Summary

Teacher Assistant with extensive background as Teacher Aide. Excellent skills building nurturing safe learning environments for Pre-K-4th grade student groups. Excels at written and verbal communications coupled with in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. Outstanding skills in aiding Teaching staff, preparing learning materials, and supervising students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide

Newaygo Public Schools
Newaygo, MI
08.2019 - Current
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Recreational Gymnastics Instructor

NorthPointe Gymnastics
Fremont, MI
06.2018 - Current
  • Developing lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Implementing exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Collaborating with coaches, students and administrators to run high-quality program.
  • Promoting good sportsmanship.
  • Keeping athletes engaged in a safe and fun environment
  • Managing drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Safe Sport Training, Tough Coaches vs. Emotional Abuse Training, First-Aid and CPR Certified
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.


Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2011

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MI
06.2008

Skills

- Enthusiastic Team Member

-Building Positive relationships with staff and Students

-Very familiar and experienced with understanding and exercising empathy and compassion to 'littles' and their unique learning styles and interactions

-Working with early Literary skills in small and large groups with Pre-K through 4th grade

Volunteer in many Youth Activities

Voluteer at Youth Athletic Events and Activities;

-Concessions

-Fundraisers

-Volunteer Coach for baseball, T-ball

-Event Set-Up and Clean-Up

Timeline

Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide

Newaygo Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Recreational Gymnastics Instructor

NorthPointe Gymnastics
06.2018 - Current

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School
Christina McLaughlin General Education Paraprofessional