Barbara Blanar
East Aurora,NY
Summary
Dynamic Teacher Aide with a proven track record at Iroquois Central School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and interactive methods, fostering a supportive learning environment. Recognized for effectively communicating with parents and implementing strategies that significantly improved student performance and motivation.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Iroquois Central School District
11.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Service Team Leader
Wegmans Supermarket
10.2000 - 05.2010
- Trained and assisted service members regularly.
- Encouraged service members to provide meaningful service to customers and successfully complete shifts.
- Established open atmosphere for team members and participants to openly communicate thoughts and opinions.
- Displayed professionalism when interacting with children, families, partners, fellow team members, managers and other program members.
- Developed and integrated organized icebreakers, team builders, service training and reflection.
- Executed action plan to monitor development and progress of participants.
- Encouraged collaboration and social interaction while increasing understanding and appreciation of cause served.
- Closely supervised team and volunteers to uncover needs and improve quality of services offered.
- Provided technical assistance with service operations and connected participants to external resources.
- Maintained regular communication with program participants and associates to promote future initiatives, organize new projects and share program achievements.
- Assisted in hiring new employees by reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and making informed decisions based on qualifications and fit within the existing team dynamics.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members to promote collaboration and enhance overall team performance.
- Established clear expectations for quality assurance checks to maintain consistent delivery of exceptional services.
- Regularly reviewed industry trends and best practices to stay current with emerging technologies or methodologies that could benefit the service provision process.
- Created detailed reports outlining key performance indicators for management review, highlighting areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing continuous feedback and coaching on performance and goals.
- Successfully resolved escalated customer issues by utilizing effective negotiation skills and demonstrating empathy towards their concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety standards among staff members at all times.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals for growth.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Maintained a customer-focused approach by actively seeking feedback from clients to inform future service improvements.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service strategies and streamlining team workflows.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Bryant And Stratton College
Orchard Park, NY12-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
Helped students achieve their goals on IEPS.
Affiliations
- PTO
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Iroquois Central School District
11.2016 - Current
Service Team Leader
Wegmans Supermarket
10.2000 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Bryant And Stratton College
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