Crystal Burns
Lockport,NY
Summary
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. 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
The Summit Center
Getzville, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Customer Service Cashier
Publix
North Myrtle Beach, NY
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Prepared sales slips or sales contracts as needed to complete customer purchases.
Self Emplyed
Exceptional Cleaning
Myrtle Beach, SC
03.2015 - 01.2021
- Performed general cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment for customers.
- Dusted surfaces such as window sills, ledges, wall hangings and furniture.
- Maintained cleaning equipment in good condition.
- Stocked supplies such as toilet paper and paper towels.
- Swept and mopped hard surface floors.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, showers and bathtubs, countertops, floors and mirrors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NYCertification
- First Aide and CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
The Summit Center
08.2021 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Publix
06.2020 - 02.2021
Self Emplyed
Exceptional Cleaning
03.2015 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College
- First Aide and CPR certified
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