Creative and supportive Classroom Assistant committed to reaching students in areas of needs and to helping teacher meet educational goals. Nurturing people-person with keen awareness of how to best help teachers and students and proactive spirit to foster positive and safe learning environment. Offers academic proficiency across exceptionally wide spectrum and delivers learning support beyond that normally expected of assistant.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Universal Institute Charter School
01.2011 - Current
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Cleaned and organized classroom and helped assist with weekly lesson plans.
Provided bus service for students with IEP.
Assist in lunchroom and daily transitions of off site activities.
Lead teacher in teacher absence.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support
Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
Prepared reports and maintained administrative records
Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results
Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use
Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan
Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers
Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand
Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources
Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments
Developed and delivered presentations on course topics
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading
Graded and provided feedback on assignments
Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams
Supervisor
T D Bank
07.2002 - 11.2008
Supervised 18 employees in the research dept. Locating missing deposits and bank errors. Complied with subpoenas from various government agencies.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures
Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training
Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction
Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures
Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making
Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications
Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data