BARBARA MCCLOSKEY
JACKSON,MI
Summary
Compassionate and skilled educator specializing in classroom management and student safety. Experienced in developing tailored learning environments and employing positive reinforcement techniques to enhance student engagement and behavior.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public School District
Jackson, MI
10.1994 - 06.2023
- Managed a class of special education students during lead teacher's absence, maintaining a supportive learning environment.
- Instructed small groups of students in foundational skills such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition, fostering early learning development.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Enhanced student behavior through targeted modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Escorted students to restrooms, cafeteria, playground, and field trips to ensure safety.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to improve instructional strategies.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Taught note-taking techniques and test strategies.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Baker College of Jackson
Jackson, MI08-2005
Skills
- assistive technology support
- Assistive technology
- special education training
- classroom management
- student safety
- small group instruction
- student assessments
- progress monitoring
- educational support
- behavior modification
- teacher collaboration
- reading and writing support
- special needs assistance
- behavior modeling
- behavior redirection
- individual student assistance
- group and individual support
- supervising student activities
- CPR and first aid
- problem solving
- multitasking
- team building
- classroom maintenance
- student supervision
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public School District
10.1994 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Baker College of Jackson