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Christine Ashline

Alburg,VT

Summary

Dedicated educator with a positive attitude and strong communication skills, experienced at Turn to Joy. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods and personalized support for special needs students. Proven ability in classroom management and material preparation, fostering a safe and productive learning environment. Committed to academic excellence and student success.

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 30-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Turn to Joy
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.

Para Educator

Champlain Island Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2024
  • Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
  • Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Provided essential support during standardized testing periods, administering exams according to guidelines while accommodating individual student needs per IEPs or 504 plans.
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by exhibiting a caring demeanor and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Supported teachers in managing diverse classroom populations by providing targeted interventions for students who required additional assistance or modifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burlington High School
Burlington

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Computer skills
  • Classroom management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Behavior redirection
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Reading and writing support
  • Material preparation

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Turn to Joy
06.2024 - Current

Para Educator

Champlain Island Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Burlington High School

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