Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Vicksburg Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
08.2019 - Current
Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Managed classroom supplies inventory including textbooks, manipulatives and audiovisual equipment.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Organized educational activities such as field trips and assemblies.
Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.