Carla Lawson
Eatonton,GA
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Develops meaningful relationships with students and mentors for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Putnam County School District
Eatonton, GA
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
Childcare Provider
Childcare Network
Milledgeville, GA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Supervised, monitored and cared for children in a safe and stimulating environment.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and outdoor activities to encourage learning and development.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Developed daily schedules for activities including naps, playtime, meals and snacks.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and communication skills.
- Attended staff meetings as required by employer or state regulations.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects like painting, drawing and collage making.
- Read stories aloud to promote literacy among young students.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2019
Skills
- Educational Assistance
- Classroom Support
- Arts and Crafts
- Teacher Support
- Storytelling
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Safety Understanding
- CPR and First Aid
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Teacher Assistance
- Head Start Programs
- Behavior Management
- Individual Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Technology
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Professional Development
- Teaching Strategies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Putnam County School District
07.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
Childcare Network
08.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Georgia Technical College
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