Caitlyn Wallis
Abilene,TX
Summary
I have experience supporting teachers and students by fostering an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued. I collaborate with educators to create engaging lesson materials, provide small group instruction, and maintain classroom management. By monitoring student progress and behavior patterns, I help identify learning gaps and implement individualized strategies to support academic growth. My strong communication skills allow me to build positive relationships with families, staff, and students, creating a team-centered environment focused on student success. With experience in both education and operations, I excel at streamlining daily routines, coordinating resources, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while always prioritizing student well-being and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Aide
AISD
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Taught courses under guidance of Cooperating Teacher.
Assistant Manager
Asset Living
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Daycare Teacher
Day Nursery of Abilene
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
McMurry University
Abilene, Tx05-2025
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Whole group and Small Group instruction
- Classroom support
- Literacy development
- Student needs support
- Instructional strategies
- Lesson development
- Faculty collaboration
- Evidence-based program use
Certification
- CDA Direct Assessment (Sep. 2023)
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (Nov. 2024)
- Core Subjects EC-6 (Feb. 2025)
- Science of Teaching Reading (In Progress)
- English as a Second Language (In Progress)
Timeline
Instructional Aide
AISD
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Asset Living
06.2023 - 03.2024
Daycare Teacher
Day Nursery of Abilene
04.2021 - 06.2023
- CDA Direct Assessment (Sep. 2023)
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (Nov. 2024)
- Core Subjects EC-6 (Feb. 2025)
- Science of Teaching Reading (In Progress)
- English as a Second Language (In Progress)
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
McMurry University
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