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CLAUDIA MARCELA MEJIA

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Instructional assistant with extensive experience at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, specializing in lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrated success in supporting special needs students and creating collaborative learning environments. Focused on enhancing student engagement and achievement through innovative curriculum development and effective teamwork.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Hopkins House Helen Day Academy
Alexandria, VA
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
  • Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all assigned classes.
  • Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.

Consultant

Private Tutoring
Alexandria, VA
03.2023 - Current
  • Instructed students in reading, writing, and math fundamentals.
  • Taught personal hygiene practices to promote health awareness.
  • Provided light cooking lessons to enhance culinary skills.
  • Guided students in effective shopping techniques for everyday needs.
  • Delivered Spanish language instruction to improve communication skills.

Instructional Assistant Second Grade

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assist Teachers in creating weekly lesson plans.
  • Develop and deliver monthly social skills lessons, helping students learn to share, make friends, and collaborate.
  • Send home weekly classroom newsletters and homework.
  • Assist and help students in special classes such as (Library, Music, P.E. Art, and Spanish).
  • Monitoring recess and early dismissal.
  • Gave comprehensive reading lessons to small groups or individuals during teaching time.
  • Independently supervise groups of students during dismissal times and recreation.
  • Constantly helping the teacher with creative activities in small groups.
  • Help the Teacher and students during small groups in religious education, sciences, math, etc. using patterns or teaching resources so that they understand better.
  • I also serve as a Substitute Teacher for prek-2, prek-3, prek-4, and 1st grade when needed throughout the day and co-teaches in summer camp in the 3-year-old classroom.

Teacher Assistant – Preschool

Life Community Preschool
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Taught students basic skills to identify colors, shapes, numbers, and letters to engage in learning.
  • Supported Teacher’s lessons by reviewing material with students.
  • Contributed to lesson plans and class materials.
  • Helped students unpack, pack up, and serve snacks and lunch.
  • Helped children with special needs with basic tasks, including eating or personal hygiene.
  • Helped them during bathroom breaks, transition, special, arrival, and dismissals.
  • Created and managed a safe and nurturing environment and responded to the emotional needs of each child when needed.
  • Set up beds for them to take naps and my eyes constantly on them.
  • Took them for walks around the neighborhood and monitoring on the playground.
  • Made circle time and read a book.
  • Assisted the Teacher as much as possible disinfecting tables and chairs before and after class, I also served as a substitute teacher for pre-k- 3 and prek-4 when needed throughout the day.

St. Rita Catholic Church
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Co-taught and coordinated the Spanish Club with interactive activities with songs, games, and crafts in English/Spanish from kindergarten to 5th grade.
  • Co-taught in Religious Education Catechesis and helped the children from grade 2nd to grade 7th preparing them for their First Communion.
  • Responsible for the attendance list and parents' signatures when dropping off and picking up children.
  • I also served as a Substitute Teacher for Extended Days preparing snacks and praying before eating.
  • I also helped monitor recess and escort children to the bathroom from kindergarten to 8th grade.

Education

National Credential - Preschooler

CDA Child Development Associate
08.2024

Masters - Early Childhood Education

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C
01.2023

Child Development Courses -

Early Childhood Education Institute Inc.
College Park, Maryland
01.2020

Master’s in science and law -

University of El Salvador
San Salvador
01.2003

Associate in Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education

UDC
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Special needs support
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Child development
  • Effective communication
  • Student assessments
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Curriculum modification
  • Language instruction
  • Instructional support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • IEP adherence
  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Faculty support
  • Clerical support
  • The student needs support
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Lesson adaptation
  • Learner engagement
  • Student motivation
  • Supervising student activities
  • Teacher support and collaboration
  • Group facilitation
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Instructional material preparation
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Helping students with special needs
  • CPR and first aid
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Student health and safety
  • Student learning support
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Student supervision
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom inclusion
  • Individualized education plans (IEPs)
  • Reading and writing support
  • Classroom organization
  • Empathy and patience
  • Individual student assistance
  • Pupil supervision
  • Behavior management
  • Verbal and written communication

References

  • Fiona Lewsley, 202-352-6081, Preschool Director, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, flewsley@stanthonyschoolva.org
  • Juana Pereira, 571-551-1040, Primary Grade Assistant, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, jpereira@stanthonyschoolva.org
  • Rosa Landeros, 703-300-7665, Parent Liaison, rlanderos@acps.k12va.us

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Hopkins House Helen Day Academy
07.2024 - Current

Instructional Assistant Second Grade

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
05.2023 - 06.2024

Consultant

Private Tutoring
03.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant – Preschool

Life Community Preschool
01.2022 - 01.2023

St. Rita Catholic Church
01.2021 - 01.2023

National Credential - Preschooler

CDA Child Development Associate

Masters - Early Childhood Education

University of the District of Columbia

Child Development Courses -

Early Childhood Education Institute Inc.

Master’s in science and law -

University of El Salvador

Associate in Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education

UDC

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