Cantrice Ward
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher Assistant with a proven track record at Houston Independent School District, enhancing student learning through personalized support and effective behavioral interventions. Skilled in group and individual instruction, and exceptional at building rapport, I significantly contribute to creating inclusive, positive learning environments. Expert in mobility assistance and emotional support, fostering significant progress in student development.
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.
Perceptive Educator with 24 years of experience leading students with or without learning disabilities. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention, and upbeat attitude.
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 20 years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 20 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Houston Independent School District, HISD
03.2000 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- 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.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- 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.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Sales Associate
Palais Royal
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
10-2023
- Grand Canyon University Scholarship Academic Performance
- GPA 3.3
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- [Area of study] instruction
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Learning difficulties experience
- Progress monitoring
- Progress reporting
- Social skills development
- Autism support
- Communication techniques
- IEP implementation
- Teaching strategies
- Behavioral interventions
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Emotional support
- Learning difficulties
- Data collection
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant - Houston Independent School District, HISD
03.2000 - Current
Sales Associate - Palais Royal
01.1998 - 12.1999
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Educational Studies
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