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Carissa Blaine

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Seasoned Special Education Teaching Assistant with many years of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

SAPESS
Northridge, C
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Organized classroom placements for elementary school students.

Bartender/Server

Chili's Bar and Grill
Grand Junction, CO
09.2012 - Current
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Clifton, CO
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
  • Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
  • Observed students during lessons to ensure they were receiving instruction at their appropriate level.
  • Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
  • Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems.
  • Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Emotional Support
  • Transition planning
  • IEP implementation
  • Autism familiarity
  • Positive Reinforcement

Languages

Spanish
Limited
ASL
Elementary

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

SAPESS
06.2024 - Current

Bartender/Server

Chili's Bar and Grill
09.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Rocky Mountain Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

College of The Canyons

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