Cecile Herodote
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate and goal-oriented teacher assistant caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Dorchester District 2, Eagle Nest Elementary
08.2016 - Current
- Help teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Clean, organize and restock classrooms for daily activities.
- Enforce rules and instructions with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Assist students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support or in small group setting.
- Demonstrate specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve student engagement.
- Maintain safety and security overseeing students in recess, cafeteria and on school field trips. Collect permission slips and payments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintain and operate classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Provided effective online classroom management during Covid 19.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Dorchester District 2, Oakbrook Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for daily activities.
- Enforced rules and instructions with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support or in small group setting.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Maintained safety and security overseeing students in recess, cafeteria and on school field trips. Collect permission slips and payments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Special Education Teacher Asst, Cross Categorical
Dorchester District 2, Oakbrook Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Education
No Degree - International Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- CPR Certified
- Positive Behavioral management (Capturing Kids' Hearts)
- Classroom Organization
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- ClassDojo
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Field Trip Oversight
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Certification
- Heartsaver Basic-Heartsaver First AidCPR AED Online- March 7, 2024
- Capturing Kids' Hearts Refresher-February 2020
- Erin's Law: Refresher and Mandated Reporting Training- March 2024
- ABC's of Active Shooter Survival-January 2023
Fluent in French
I was born in France and moved to the United States when I was 9 years old. I continue to practice with my parents and when I go to France to visit family.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Dorchester District 2, Eagle Nest Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Dorchester District 2, Oakbrook Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher Asst, Cross Categorical
Dorchester District 2, Oakbrook Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2014
No Degree - International Studies
Michigan State University
- Heartsaver Basic-Heartsaver First AidCPR AED Online- March 7, 2024
- Capturing Kids' Hearts Refresher-February 2020
- Erin's Law: Refresher and Mandated Reporting Training- March 2024
- ABC's of Active Shooter Survival-January 2023
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