Bridget Tolliver
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Driven Special Education Teacher Assistant at Delta T Corp./Ceaser Chavez High School, adept in applying behavioral interventions and assistive technologies to enhance student success. Leveraged patience, flexibility, and specialized teaching strategies to achieve significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance. Excelled in fostering inclusive learning environments, demonstrating a profound impact on students with diverse needs. Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over [Number] years of experience in Special Education support roles. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success. Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Delta T Corp. / Ceaser Chavez High School
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to help students access curriculum materials more effectively.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Fostered a sense of community within the learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging open dialogue between peers.
- Promoted emotional well-being among students by providing guidance on navigating personal challenges while balancing academic demands.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for special education instruction.
- Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported the development of social skills in students by implementing group work activities and facilitating peer interactions.
- Developed creative lesson plans tailored specifically for diverse learners within the classroom setting.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies resulting in improved overall classroom performance and increased student success.
- Assessed student abilities through various formative measures leading towards appropriate goal-setting initiatives.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on targeted skill areas for increased mastery levels.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents to discuss student progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, using assessment results to tailor teaching methods to individual student needs.
- Contributed to a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Coordinated closely with other educators to provide consistency in instructional approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Owner/Assistant Daycare Provider
Self Daycare Provider
01.1996 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily schedules and routines to ensure consistency in childcare services.
- Provided homework assistance to school-aged children attending the daycare after school hours, promoting academic success outside the classroom setting.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting daycare space to promote a positive atmosphere for children.
- Monitored children''s behavior closely, addressing any issues promptly and effectively while maintaining open communication with parents.
- Communicated effectively with diverse families to accommodate unique needs or preferences in regards to their child''s care at the facility.
- Aided in keeping supplies replenished and organizing materials needed for various learning activities throughout the day.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and regulations within the daycare environment, prioritizing the well-being of each child under care.
- Assisted in meal preparation, serving nutritious snacks and lunches that adhered to individual dietary needs of each child within the facility.
- Supported children''s emotional growth by providing a nurturing and safe environment for selfexpression.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Kept children between ages of [Number] and [Number] safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
GRCC
Arizona City, AZ05.1996
Skills
- Patience and Flexibility
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Learning difficulties experience
- Progress Reporting
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Interventions
- Social Skills Development
- Disability Awareness
- Sensory integration strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy Intervention
- Nonverbal Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Physical Disabilities Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Personal care support
- Multisensory Instruction
- Visual supports
- Mobility Assistance
- Mathematics Intervention
- Peer Interaction Facilitation
- Functional Life Skills
- Safe Lifting Procedures
- Progress Monitoring
- Community-Based Instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Mobility support
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Reading instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Teacher Assistance
- Special needs
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Advocating for Children n Families. Reading, Cooking traveling.
Focusing on making a differance in someone life no matter how big or small.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Delta T Corp. / Ceaser Chavez High School
10.2023 - Current
Owner/Assistant Daycare Provider
Self Daycare Provider
01.1996 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Management
GRCC
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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