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Cynthia Easley

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

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

Education

Associate of Science -

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • Class Materials Preparation
  • Technical and Computer Proficiency
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Instructional Support

Certification

Parapelegal

Timeline

Classroom Assistant

Universal Institute Charter School
01.2011 - Current

Supervisor

T D Bank
07.2002 - 11.2008

Associate of Science -

Community College of Philadelphia
Cynthia Easley