Dedicated education professional with experience as Instructional Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Child & Youth Program Assistant. Supports student development through tailored academic and behavioral assistance, while fostering safe and engaging learning environments. Facilitates effective communication among teachers, parents, and staff, ensuring smooth classroom operations and enhanced student experiences.
Work History
Instructional Assistant
1 Year 10 Months
Fairfax County Public Schools | 08.2024 - 06.2026
Assisted students in reading, writing, mathematics, and daily activities to enhance learning engagement.
Supported students with reading, writing, mathematics, and daily classroom activities.
Strengthened classroom routines and positive behavior through consistent reinforcement of directions and expectations.
Facilitated activities promoting social-emotional growth among students and encouraged positive classroom behavior.
Reinforced classroom routines, directions, expectations, and positive behavior.
Maintained a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment.
Prepared classroom materials, learning centers, and instructional activities.
Shared insights on student observations, needs, and progress with teachers to inform instructional strategies.
Communicated student observations, needs, and progress with classroom teachers.
Child & Youth Program Assistant
7 Months
JoAnn Blanks CDC – Fort Belvoir, VA | 01.2024 - 08.2024
Delivered attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and promoting their well-being.
Established a safe, nurturing environment that fostered children's learning, play, and development.
Engaged in professional communication with children, parents, and staff to support collaborative relationships.
Communicated professionally with children, parents, and staff.
Built positive relationships with parents through timely communication and feedback.
Addressed parent questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
10 Months
Charles County Public Schools | 01.2023 - 11.2023
Created and delivered engaging activities to reinforce core concepts.
Assisted students with assignments and tailored support for individual learning needs to enhance understanding.
Supported students with diverse educational needs.
Engaged with parents to provide updates on classroom activities and student performance, fostering strong home-school connections.
Organized and updated classroom records and assignments to ensure accurate tracking of student progress.
Communicated with parents regarding classroom activities and student performance.
Maintained classroom records and assignments.
Fulfillment Associate
2 Months
Target | 11.2022 - 01.2023
Accurately selected, processed, and fulfilled customer orders.
Located merchandise and initiated order processing to ensure timely fulfillment.
Communicated with departments to coordinate fulfillment activities.
Coordinated with departments to streamline fulfillment activities.
Identified and resolved issues impacting order completion for improved customer satisfaction.
Pricing Specialist
9 Months
Value Village | 01.2016 - 10.2016
Priced and tagged merchandise to ensure compliance with established guidelines and enhance customer satisfaction.
Priced and tagged merchandise according to established guidelines.
Rotated merchandise and completed markdowns to optimize inventory turnover and align with company policies.
Stocked and organized merchandise on the sales floor.
Pursued established productivity and pricing goals to support overall sales performance and profitability.
Analyzed pricing trends to optimize merchandise pricing strategies.
Education
High School Diploma
Manhattan High School | Manhattan, Kansas | 01.2013