Committed teacher's assistant successfully supervises, guides and supports students. 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.
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Church
Wayne, NJ
02.2024 - Current
Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
Supervised small group activities.
Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
Skills
Individualized Instruction
Skills Development
Behavior Modeling
Small Group Instruction
Classroom restocking
Behavior Modification
Safe learning environment
Positive Reinforcement
Professionalism
Special Needs Students
Adaptability
Classroom Safety Practices
Effective listening
Additional Work Experience
Cashier - Market Basket, 2019-2023
Developed great communication skills while working directly with customers daily.
Oversaw the training of new employees on the register.
Greeted customers with enthusiasm and directed customers to specific areas of need.