Catherine Thomas
Hemet,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet , CA
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet , CA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Toddler Teacher
VIP TOTS
Hemet, CA
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
- Incorporated sign language into daily routines in order to foster communication skills among nonverbal toddlers.
- Implemented effective discipline techniques while ensuring respect for each child's individuality and self-esteem.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2026
Associate of Science - Child Development
Mt San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA07-2022
Skills
- Classroom Technology
- Teacher Support
- IEP adherence
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Individual Student Assistance
- Classroom inclusion
- Student Supervision
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Classroom support
- Computer Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Faculty support
- Effective Communication
- Student Health and Safety
- Classroom Management
- Student assessment
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
06.2024 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
Toddler Teacher
VIP TOTS
03.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Child Development
Mt San Jacinto College