Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities, and multitasker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Lavelle School For The Blind
09.2024 - Current
Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Youth Advocate
Children’s Aid
08.2022 - 09.2023
Cases are assigned that are severely and chronically absent
Hold a caseload of about 10 to 15 students
Personalize and enrich the school experience for their mentees so that they become more successful at school through increased engagement and attendance
Identify the underlying causes of absenteeism and begin to address them through a range of interventions and support services
15min check-in during lunch on weekly/biweekly check-in
Having conversations and sharing information about their attendance
Get to the know the students likes and dislikes
Help them or their parent come up with a plan to come to school every day
Track their daily attendance
Host special events for the cases
Provide encouragement and recognition for the student and family
Every 3 months review students attendance and DOE attendance risk group
Teacher's Assistant
Crib To Crayons
08.2021 - 07.2022
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
Front desk receptionist
Allied Universal
12.2019 - 05.2020
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Security Officer
SOS Security
03.2019 - 12.2019
Used verbal or written means to report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances.
Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations. escorts nurse to patients' homes and maintain their safety.
Housekeeping Attendant
ABM
07.2017 - 02.2019
Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
Receptionist
Good Shepherd Service Internship
01.2014 - 02.2015
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicating with clients and updated client records.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College
The Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
05.2021
Skills
Supervising Classroom Activities
Student Behavior and Progress
Organizing and Distributing
Creating a Safe Learning
Ground Patrol
Customer Satisfaction
Positive Attitude
Securing
Classroom support
Student engagement
Helping students with special needs
Behavior redirection
Student health and safety
Small group and individual assistance
Small group instruction
Student safety
Special education support
Energetic
Certification
Teacher Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Lavelle School For The Blind
09.2024 - Current
Youth Advocate
Children’s Aid
08.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Crib To Crayons
08.2021 - 07.2022
Front desk receptionist
Allied Universal
12.2019 - 05.2020
Security Officer
SOS Security
03.2019 - 12.2019
Housekeeping Attendant
ABM
07.2017 - 02.2019
Receptionist
Good Shepherd Service Internship
01.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College
Hobbies and Interests
I love exercise it give energy and maintain me healthier., its a hobbits