Carolyn Mitchell
Bus Driver/Assistant Teacher
Chocowinity,NC
Summary
Punctual Teacher Assistant focused on fostering environment conducive to student learning. Polished in supporting classroom management and learner engagement goals. Familiar with child development and behavioral principles paired with 1.,5 years of experience assisting teachers in developing lesson plans and activities.
Caring Teacher Assistant organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.
Reliable employee seeking Teacher Assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Enthusiastic Teacher Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Craven County Schools.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Teacher Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Reliable employee seeking Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
CHOCOWINITY, NC
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
School Bus Driver
Beaufort County Schools
Chocowinity, NC
04.2002 - 02.2022
- Maintained driver's North Carolina license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Obeyed federal, North Carolina and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
EC Teacher Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
Chocowinity, NC
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Participated in extracurricular social and sporting events, fundraisers and family nights as directed.
- Communicated directly with teacher and parents to achieve success for children.
- Managed student behavior as directed by and modeled by teacher.
- Helped implement fun and interactive learning experiences to enhance early childhood education.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of student progress and development in portfolio form.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Substitute Teacher
Beaufort County Schools
Chocowinity, NC
01.2004 - 11.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC06.1986
Skills
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Fare and Voucher Collection
- Accident Reporting
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Bus Cleaning
- Disruption Management
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Arrival and Departure Duties
- Passenger Interaction
- Bus Inspections
- Vehicle Evacuation
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
- Local Street Knowledge
- First Aid Certification
- Traffic Routing Planning
- Daily Logs
- Trip Organization
- Passenger Behavior Management
- Surface Sanitizing
- Tires and Brakes Inspections
- Medical Emergency Response
- Operational Procedures
- Transportation Logs
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Safe Transporting
- Clerical Support
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Teacher Assistance
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Reading and Teaching
- Positive Learning Environment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Special Needs Support
- Educational Settings
- Positive Interactions
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
08.2020 - 02.2022
EC Teacher Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
11.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Beaufort County Schools
01.2004 - 11.2018
School Bus Driver
Beaufort County Schools
04.2002 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
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