Lorinia Burgess
Columbia,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant . Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Kelly Educational Staffing
2024.04 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by facilitating activities that nurtured teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution skills among students.
Instructional Assistant
DCPS Luke C Moore OA
2021.08 - 2024.01
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Contributed to a positive and collaborative school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and professional learning communities.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, offering insights and suggestions to support student success at home and school.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Instructional Assistant
DCPS Tyler Elementary School
2018.08 - 2021.08
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Kindergarten Assistant /Reading Interventionist
Richland School District Two
2011.08 - 2015.08
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
GED -
Eau Claire High School
Columbia, SC12.1987
Skills
- Team Work
- Effective Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Reading Instruction / Intervention
Certification
- Para Pro Test 2006-07-11 Richland District One
- Early Childhood Credential 8/22/2006 South Carolina
- The Praxis Series: Para Pro Assessment 3/27/2018
Prince George's County Public (Test code - 1755)
Maryland Department of Education (Test code - 1755)
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Kelly Educational Staffing
2024.04 - Current
Instructional Assistant
DCPS Luke C Moore OA
2021.08 - 2024.01
Instructional Assistant
DCPS Tyler Elementary School
2018.08 - 2021.08
Kindergarten Assistant /Reading Interventionist
Richland School District Two
2011.08 - 2015.08
GED -
Eau Claire High School
- Para Pro Test 2006-07-11 Richland District One
- Early Childhood Credential 8/22/2006 South Carolina
- The Praxis Series: Para Pro Assessment 3/27/2018
Prince George's County Public (Test code - 1755)
Maryland Department of Education (Test code - 1755)
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