Aven Ahmed
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 3-year background working with students at elementary and pre-k levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Driven by a long-term goal of being a classroom teacher, bringin enthusiasm and dedication to every learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant (Floater)
Shenandoah Valley HeadStart, Augusta County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Supported four lead teachers in HeadStart classrooms.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation, organization, and implementation.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Supervised and monitored children in classroom activities, transitions, and free play times.
- Assisted teachers with classroom care routines, such as, preparing meals and maintaining a clean classroom environment.
- Assisted children with bathroom procedures and diapering.
- Helped in providing individualized support for children with varying needs, including mental and physical.
- Supported teachers with implementing the educational program and engaging children in activities.
- Supported receptive and expressive language development through open-ended questions and activities in English and Spanish.
- Assisted in building positive social skills and promoting positive interactions among children.
- Supported the children in development of self-care/help skills.
- Supported teachers in stimulating physical growth through play and activities.
Long-Term Teacher Substitute
Shenandoah Valley HeadStart, Augusta County Public Schools
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Maintained classroom order and adhered to set teacher’s previously set procedures.
- Executed daily lesson plans and activities, adjusting to meet the children’s varying needs.
- Fostered a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
- Ensured a safe and healthy environment for all the children.
Student Teacher
Thomas S. McSwain Elementary School, Staunton City Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Led morning meetings and taught math, phonics, and reading in a Title 1 kindergarten class: Created an inclusive classroom culture while delivering engaging instruction across subjects.
- Utilized multi-modal activities to engage diverse learners, such as a successful lesson on icons: Incorporated hands-on and interactive methods to ensure all students participated effectively.
- Provided tailored support in daily reading groups to promote early literacy: Implemented personalized strategies to enhance students’ reading skills and confidence.
- Applied early childhood development principles to differentiate instruction: Ensured equitable learning opportunities for all students.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive environment through effective communication: Maintained open dialogue with students, colleagues, and parents to support student success.
Student Teacher
Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg City Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led math instruction in multiplication and long division for 4th-grade dual language classrooms totaling nearly 50 students, employing diverse strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Supported math groups daily, providing personalized assistance to enhance student comprehension and proficiency.
- Conducted morning meetings to foster a positive classroom environment and promote social-emotional learning.
- Developed and executed engaging literacy units on poetry and paragraph writing, enriching language acquisition and literacy skills.
- Taught Virginia studies, covering key topics such as the Declaration of Independence, colonization, 13 colonies, and Native American history, enhancing students’ historical understanding.
Practicum Student
Stuarts Draft Elementary School, Augusta County Public Schools
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted one-on-one interviews with 1st-grade students to assess mathematical understanding and implemented engaging math lesson plans.
- Designed and executed social studies lessons surrounding citizenship with pre-assessment in a challenging classroom setting.
- Facilitated interactive read-aloud sessions and administered literacy assessments to tailor reading instruction for diverse learners.
- Designed and executed follow-up literacy lessons targeting specific areas of student need, such as tightening letter recognition skills and reinforcing sight word fluency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in implementing literacy assessments, including Letter Naming Fluency and Sight Word Fluency, and analyzing student performance to inform instructional strategies.
Practicum Student
Fulks Run Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Tailored a lesson to suit the students’ existing skills in addition and subtraction, ensuring a logical progression in their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction by providing multiple versions of lesson activities to accommodate varying levels of math proficiency among students.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop and implement curriculum-aligned activities, while actively engaging in professional development to enhance teaching skill.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
James Madison University (JMU)
Harrisonburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
Certification
- Dyslexia Training and Awareness Module, Virginia Department of Education
- Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Prevention Training, Safe Schools Training
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross
- Cultural Competency Training, Virginia Department of Education
Timeline
Long-Term Teacher Substitute
Shenandoah Valley HeadStart, Augusta County Public Schools
02.2025 - 03.2025
Teacher's Assistant (Floater)
Shenandoah Valley HeadStart, Augusta County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Thomas S. McSwain Elementary School, Staunton City Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg City Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum Student
Stuarts Draft Elementary School, Augusta County Public Schools
02.2023 - 04.2023
Practicum Student
Fulks Run Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
James Madison University (JMU)
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