Beyla Dodds
Columbia,MO
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong skills in student assessment and support. Experienced in facilitating learning experiences and monitoring progress, committed to fostering an inclusive and effective classroom environment. Dedicated teaching assistant skilled in classroom management and individualized learning. Experienced in implementing Montessori methods and supporting special needs students to enhance learning outcomes.
Passionate about Montessori values and discovering new methods of teaching to foster the best environment for young minds and hearts. Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
Columbia, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Supported students during activities and facilitated learning experiences.
- Organized materials and resources for daily lessons and projects.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized learning plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to instructors.
- Engaged parents through communication about student development.
- Implemented Montessori methods to encourage independent learning.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum enhancements and strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Administrative Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
Columbia, MO
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Handled incoming calls and greeted visitors with professionalism.
- Supported event planning and organization for school functions.
- Developed communication materials for parents regarding school activities.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance office efficiency and workflow.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
Kitchen Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
Columbia, MO
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with staff to plan menus that accommodate diverse needs.
- Supported cooking staff in food preparation and presentation tasks.
- Organized kitchen equipment and utensils for efficient workflow.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate ease of access when retrieving supplies or ingredients for menu items.
- Labeled containers with dates indicating when food should be used or discarded.
- Ensured that all kitchenware was properly washed before being put away for storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockbridge Highschool
Columbia, MO05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Missouri Dual Ship With MACC
Columbia, MOSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Special needs support
- Montessori methods
- Event coordination
- Office administration
- Data organization
- Communication materials
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Special education
- Friendly and outgoing
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student supervision
- Individualized educational plans
- Student safety
- Early childhood education
- CPR and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Columbia Montessori School
09.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Rockbridge Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Missouri Dual Ship With MACC