Brenda Tucker
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional/Preschool Teacher who helped in enhancing student success through effective behavior management and individualized support. Excelled in creating positive learning environments, leveraging strong communication skills, and fostering educational support. Aided in classroom management and student engagement by implementing targeted interventions and fostering strong relationships with students and parents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bay District Schools
Breakfast Point Academy Panama City Beach
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Gulf Beach Baptist Preschool
Panama City Beach
12.2017 - 11.2022
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VASkills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Teacher Support
- Classroom support
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
- Student Health and Safety
- Documentation
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Behavior improvements
- Social Skills Training
- Reading and Writing Support
- Parent Communication
- Disability Awareness
- Individual Student Assistance
- Child Development
- Educational Support
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Elementary Education
- Arts and crafts
- Social support
- Social integration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bay District Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Gulf Beach Baptist Preschool
12.2017 - 11.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education
Christopher Newport University